Archive · 25 Jul 2025
66 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Carrying Rs 2.54 Crore Bounty
In Chhattisgarh, 66 Maoists gave themselves up to the police.
These individuals had a total of 2.54 crore rupees in rewards for their capture.
Among those who surrendered was a high-ranking Maoist leader, Ramanna Irpa.
The surrenders happened in five different districts within the Bastar division.
Police believe the surrenders are a big win for them.
They attribute the surrenders to new security camps and better access to things like roads and water, as well as better relationships with local communities.
Over the last year and a half, a lot of Maoists have surrendered in this area.
Sixty-six Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division.
The surrendered Maoists carried a combined bounty of Rs 2.54 crore.
A top Naxal, Ramanna Irpa, carrying a Rs 25 lakh bounty, was among them.
Surrenders occurred across five districts: Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Sukma.
Over 1,570 Maoist cadres have surrendered in the Bastar Range in the last 18 months.
- Who
- 66 Maoists
- What
- Sixty-six Maoists surrendered.
- When
- Thursday (implied by "on Thursday surrendered")
- Where
- Bastar division, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Due to establishment of security camps, improved access to infrastructure and better relations between local communities and security forces.
Maoists
Police/Government
Cause of Surrender
Maoists
The Maoists' actions have led to the current situation, potentially through violent means and disruption of peace.
Police/Government
The police and government's strategies, potentially involving security operations, infrastructure development and community outreach, contributed to the surrenders.
- Total Maoists Surrendered
- 66
- Total Bounty
- Rs 2.54 crore
- Top Naxal Surrendered
- Ramanna Irpa
- Districts of Surrender
- Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Narayanpur, Sukma
- Total Surrenders (Last 18 months)
- 1,570