Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Maoist Surrenders in Jharkhand’s Giridih
A woman named Anita Kisku, who was a member of a banned group called the CPI (Maoist), decided to stop her activities and surrender to the police in Jharkhand.
She was wanted in 15 different cases related to her involvement with the Maoists.
Anita's husband, Ajay Mahto, was also arrested earlier and was wanted in over 240 cases.
The government has a policy called 'Nai Disha Ek Nai Pahal' that encourages people like Anita to give up their violent activities and join mainstream society.
Anita said she realized she was on the wrong path and urged other Maoists to do the same.
Anita Kisku, a Maoist wanted in 15 cases, surrendered in Jharkhand's Giridih district.
She was influenced by the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy 'Nai Disha Ek Nai Pahal'.
Kisku was an area committee member of the banned CPI (Maoist) since 2017.
Her husband, Ajay Mahto, was arrested and was wanted in over 240 cases.
Kisku appealed to other Maoists to lay down arms and join the mainstream.
- Who
- Anita Kisku alias Babita Mahto, a Maoist wanted in 15 cases
- What
- Surrendered before the police
- When
- July 21, 2023
- Where
- Giridih, Jharkhand
- Why
- Influenced by the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy 'Nai Disha Ek Nai Pahal'
Government's Rehabilitation Policy
Maoist Activities
Surrender and Rehabilitation
Government's Rehabilitation Policy
The government's 'Nai Disha Ek Nai Pahal' policy encourages Maoists to surrender and reintegrate into society.
Maoist Activities
Maoists like Anita Kisku were involved in attacks on security forces and arms supply.
- Name
- Anita Kisku alias Babita Mahto
- Role
- Area Committee Member of CPI (Maoist)
- Cases Wanted In
- 15
- Husband
- Ajay Mahto
- Husband's Bounty
- Rs 25 lakh
- Husband's Cases
- More than 240
- Surrender Date
- July 21, 2023
- Location
- Giridih, Jharkhand