Seven Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband: Police

All seven were associated with the banned outfit for more than a decade and had been involved in several violent incidents, the Chhattisgarh Police said

Published on: Nov 7, 2025, 22:19:16 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: Seven Maoists, members of the Udanti Area Committee of CPI (Maoist), surrendered to the police in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district, officials said on Friday.

Three of the seven Maoists who surrendered to the Gariaband Police in Chhattisgarh. (ANI/Videograb)

The Udanti Area Committee had been active in the forested border areas between Gariaband, Mahasamund and Odisha’s Nuapada and Nabarangpur districts, police said.

Police said the seven carried a combined reward of ₹37 lakh.

Those surrendered have been identified as Sule alias Jagat Singh, Arjita Tekam alias Suresha, Vidhya Sodi alias Jamli, Budhru alias Anita, Nandni, Mallesh, and Kanti alias Mavali. They also handed over six weapons during the surrender, a police statement said.

Sule and Arjita, both divisional committee members, had a bounty of ₹8 lakh each. Vidhya carried a reward of ₹5 lakh and worked as deputy commander, while Budhru, Nandni and Kanti, each with ₹5 lakh on their heads, were active members of the area committee. Mallesh, a party member, carried a ₹1 lakh reward.

“All seven were associated with the banned outfit for more than a decade and had been involved in several violent incidents and encounters with security forces between 2018 and 2025 in Gariaband and adjoining regions,” said Inspector General of Police, Raipur range, Amresh Mishra.

Under the state’s surrender policy, the ultras will be provided with financial assistance, housing, education and employment opportunities to facilitate their reintegration into society.

The Gariaband police said the Maoists gave up arms due to disillusionment with the Maoist ideology.

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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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