Archive · 23 Dec 2025
22 Maoists Surrender in Odisha
In Odisha, 22 Maoists gave up their weapons and joined the mainstream.
They handed over nine guns, lots of bullets, explosives, and other dangerous items.
The government will give them money and help them start new lives.
The Maoists include important leaders and members from different areas.
The Odisha government has a special policy to help these people get jobs, houses, and other support.
This is a big step towards making Odisha safer and more peaceful.
22 Maoists, including a Divisional Committee Member and six Area Committee Members, surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district.
They handed over nine firearms, 150 live rounds of ammunition, 20 kg of explosives, 13 IEDs, and other items.
The Odisha government's revised surrender policy offers higher rewards than neighboring Chhattisgarh.
Surrendered cadres will receive a total reward of Rs 1,84,25,000, interim relief, and various benefits including housing, marriage incentives, and skill development programs.
The surrender is seen as a significant blow to the Maoist outfit and a step towards making southern Odisha free from Naxal violence.
- Who
- 22 Maoists, including a Divisional Committee Member and six Area Committee Members
- What
- Surrendered with arms and ammunition
- When
- December 23, 2025
- Where
- Malkangiri district, Odisha, India
- Why
- To renounce violence and join the mainstream society
- Number of Surrendered Maoists
- 22
- Firearms Surrendered
- 9
- Live Rounds of Ammunition
- 150
- Explosives Surrendered
- 20 kg
- IEDs Surrendered
- 13
- Total Reward Amount
- Rs 1,84,25,000
- Interim Relief per Cadres
- Rs 25,000
- Marriage Incentive
- Rs 25,000
- Monthly Stipend for Skill Development
- Rs 10,000
Sources
Police Keep Track of Surrendered Maoists
22 armed Maoists surrender in Odisha: Govt to provide Rs 1.84 crore reward to ultras as per revised policy
22 Maoists surrender with arms in Odisha’s Malkangiri
Odisha’s revised surrender policy yields results, 22 Maoists give up arms
