Archive · 4 Sep 2025
20 Maoists Surrender in Sukma, Chhattisgarh
In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, twenty Maoists gave themselves up to the police.
Eleven of them had rewards on their heads, totaling a large sum of money.
Two key individuals, Sharmila and Tati Kosi, were important members within the Maoist groups.
Another, Muchaki Hidma, was an area committee member.
This surrender follows others in the region, with many Maoists giving up their arms in recent months.
Overall, nearly 1700 Maoists have surrendered in the past year and a half.
20 Maoists surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh.
Eleven of the surrendered Maoists had a combined bounty of Rs 33 lakh.
Sharmila and Tati Kosi were key members of Maoist groups.
The surrender occurred a week after a similar event in Bijapur.
Over 1600 Maoists have surrendered in Chhattisgarh in the last 18 months.
- Who
- 20 Maoists
- What
- Surrendered to police
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Sukma, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Unknown
Maoists
Government
Status of Maoist Insurgency
Maoists
Continued presence and operations.
Government
Decline due to surrenders and government actions.
- Location
- Sukma, Chhattisgarh
- Surrendered
- 20 Maoists
- Bounty Total
- Rs 33 lakh
- Notable Surrenders
- Sharmila, Tati Kosi, Muchaki Hidma
- Past Surrenders
- 66 in Bastar (July), 1686 in 18 months
Sources
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