Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Surrendered Naxals Await Approval To Return Home
Thirteen former Naxals surrendered to Madhya Pradesh Police.
This happened on December 7, 2025.
They are staying in Balaghat while officials arrange their return home.
Twelve of them come from villages in Chhattisgarh or Maharashtra.
One person is from Balaghat.
The group learned useful jobs such as driving, electrical work and tailoring.
They also received identity documents, health and ration cards, and bank accounts.
Government officials are waiting for approval from four districts.
After those approvals arrive, the former Naxals can go back to their home villages and receive financial assistance.
Twelve of 13 former Left Wing Extremists in Madhya Pradesh are awaiting permission to return to villages in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra.
The group surrendered to Madhya Pradesh Police and laid down their arms on December 7, 2025.
They are staying at a police complex in Balaghat and have trained in driving, electrical work, and tailoring.
Authorities have arranged Aadhaar, Ayushman and ration cards, as well as bank accounts, for the former Naxals.
Consent letters are still pending from Sukma, Dantewada, Bijapur and Gadchiroli districts before their return can proceed.
- Who
- Thirteen former Left Wing Extremists, including five women, who surrendered to the Madhya Pradesh Police.
- What
- They are undergoing rehabilitation and awaiting permission to return to their home villages; 12 are waiting for consent from authorities.
- When
- They surrendered on December 7, 2025, and completed job training within two months.
- Where
- They are currently housed in a police complex in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh; their home districts are in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- They must receive formal consent from the relevant district collectors under the Naxal rehabilitation policy before returning home.
- Surrender date
- December 7, 2025
- Total surrendered
- 13 former Left Wing Extremists
- Awaiting return
- 12 people
- Current location
- A police complex in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
- Pending approvals
- Sukma, Dantewada and Bijapur in Chhattisgarh, and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra
- Training provided
- Driving, electrical work and tailoring
- Financial assistance
- Rs 20 lakh to Rs 35 lakh under the relief and rehabilitation package