Archive · 27 Oct 2025
21 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Amit Shah Celebrates
In Chhattisgarh, 21 Maoists decided to give up fighting.
This group included important leaders.
They also turned in 18 weapons, like AK-47s.
This happened in the Kanker district.
The surrender is part of a plan to help former fighters join normal life.
The government is working to stop Naxalism by March 2026.
The surrendering Maoists were part of a group called the Keshkal Division.
The government will give them money and training to help them start over.
21 Maoists surrendered in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
The group included senior cadres.
They surrendered 18 weapons, including AK-47s.
Surrender occurred under the 'Puna Narkom' initiative.
The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.
- Who
- 21 Maoists, including senior cadres
- What
- Surrendered with weapons
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kanker district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Under the Puna Narkom initiative
Maoist Groups
Government
Actions
Maoist Groups
Engaging in armed struggle.
Government
Implementing counter-insurgency operations and rehabilitation.
Goals
Maoist Groups
Achieving political aims through armed struggle.
Government
Eradicating Naxalism.
- Surrendered
- 21 Maoists
- Location
- Kanker district, Chhattisgarh
- Date
- Sunday
- Cadre Level
- 13 senior cadres
- Weapons Surrendered
- 18
- Initiative
- Puna Narkom
- Government Goal
- Eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026
Sources
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