Over 100 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, say police

On the state’s rehabilitation measures, a police officer said each surrendering individual received an incentive cheque of ₹50,000

Updated on: Oct 2, 2025, 19:26:06 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Raipur: A total of 103 Maoists, including 49 cadres with bounties on their heads, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Thursday, police said.

The mass surrender took place in the presence of senior police and paramilitary officers.

The police released a detailed list of the surrendered cadres, which includes a mix of senior functionaries and lower-rank militia members—many from Muria tribal communities in villages across Bhairamgarh, Gangalur, Nelsonar, and other police station areas in Bijapur. “Individuals between 18 and 40 years of age featured prominently among those who quit the movement,” the release said.

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Among the important cadres who gave up arms were south sub-zonal bureau communication commander Lacchu Punem alias Santosh (reward ₹8 lakh); Guddu Farsa (alias Vijay) of company number 10 (reward ₹8 lakh); and senior PPCM and security guard commander Bhima Sodhi alias Kamal Singh/Sukhdev (reward ₹8 lakh), the release said, adding, “Several other area committee leaders, Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) and militia commanders, and members of the so-called Janatana Sarkar were also part of the group.”

On the state’s rehabilitation measures, a police officer said each surrendering individual received an incentive cheque of ₹50,000, alongside access to the government’s reintegration package that promises livelihood support, education, and social rehabilitation.

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Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Kumar Yadav appealed to remaining cadres to accept the state’s offer and reintegrate with their families. “The government’s rehabilitation policy is attracting Maoists. The relatives of those who surrender also want them to live a normal life and walk hand in hand with society,” Yadav added.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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