Archive · 25 Jul 2025
66 Maoists Surrender in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, with Rs 2.54 Crore Bounty
In Chhattisgarh, India, 66 rebels called Maoists gave up their weapons and surrendered to the police.
These Maoists, who had been fighting against the government, were from five different areas and had a total of over 2.5 crore rupees in rewards on their heads.
One of the main rebels, Ramanna Irpa, was also part of this surrender, after being encouraged to surrender for 3 months.
The police are using a new plan to convince more rebels to give up, called "Poona Margham."
This surrender shows that the government's efforts might be working, encouraging rebels to return to normal life.
The rebels have not surrendered any weapons, fearing retribution from former comrades.
66 Maoists surrendered in five districts of Chhattisgarh's Bastar region.
The surrendered Maoists included one DKSZC member and carried a combined bounty of Rs 2.54 crore.
The surrenders are part of a new security forces initiative called "Poona Margham."
Ramanna Irpa, a DKSZC member with a Rs 25 lakh reward, was the most senior Maoist to surrender.
The surrenders bring the total in the last 18 months to 1,570.
- Who
- 66 Maoists, including one DKSZC member and police.
- What
- 66 Maoists surrendered to police.
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date).
- Where
- Five districts in Bastar region, Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- Due to police initiatives, disillusionment with Maoist ideology, and desire for peaceful life.
Maoist Perspective
Police Perspective
Surrendering
Maoist Perspective
Maoists likely disagree with surrendering.
Police Perspective
The police are using new methods and strategies to win the hearts and minds of the Maoists. They also provide them an incentive to lead normal lives.
- Total Maoists Surrendered
- 66
- Total Bounty
- Rs 2.54 crore
- Senior-Most Surrender
- Ramanna Irpa
- Initiative Name
- "Poona Margham"
- Total Surrenders in 18 months
- 1,570