Archive · 25 Dec 2025
22 Maoists Surrender in Odisha with Rs 1.48 Cr Reward
Twenty-two members of a group called the CPI(Maoist) decided to stop being violent and gave up their weapons to the police in Odisha.
This group included 10 women.
They had a big reward on their heads, totaling Rs 1.48 crore.
The police are happy because these people chose to live peacefully and follow the rules.
The police also said they will help these people start a new life.
There are still some other people who are violent, but the police are working to make sure they also stop and live peacefully.
22 Maoists, including 10 women, surrendered to the Odisha Police in Malkangiri district.
The surrendered Maoists carried a combined reward of Rs 1.48 crore.
They surrendered nine firearms, including one AK-47 rifle, two INSAS rifles, one SLR rifle, three .303 rifles, and two single-shot rifles.
The surrendered Maoists include members of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, Andhra–Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee, and Gadchiroli Area Committee.
The Odisha Police highlighted the 'Revised Surrender and Rehabilitation Scheme' and promised assistance for the rehabilitation of the surrendered extremists.
- Who
- 22 members of the banned CPI(Maoist) organisation, including 10 women
- What
- Surrendered to the Odisha Police in Malkangiri district
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Malkangiri district, Odisha
- Why
- To renounce violence and join the mainstream, expressing faith in the democratic process
- Number of Surrendered Maoists
- 22
- Total Reward Amount
- Rs 1.48 crore
- Firearms Surrendered
- 9
- AK-47 Rifles Surrendered
- 1
- INSAS Rifles Surrendered
- 2
- SLR Rifles Surrendered
- 1
- 303 Rifles Surrendered
- 3
- Single-Shot Rifles Surrendered
- 2
- Women Surrendered
- 10
- Active Maoists in Odisha
- 60 to 70
