Archive · 28 May 2025
Maoist with Rs 4 Lakh Bounty Surrenders to Odisha Police
A high-ranking Maoist, Bijaya Punem, who had a reward on his head, gave himself up to the police.
He was part of the Maoist group for 15 years.
He said he surrendered because he disagreed with what they were doing, felt treated poorly, and didn't get support.
He's accused of some bad actions.
Now, the government will help him start a new life with money, a place to live, and training.
The police hope others will give up too.
A senior Maoist cadre, Bijaya Punem, surrendered to the police in Rayagada.
Punem carried a reward of Rs 4 lakh on his head and was an area committee member.
He cited disillusionment, internal exploitation, and lack of support as reasons for surrender.
Punem was allegedly involved in several violent incidents, including a civilian killing.
He will be rehabilitated under the state government's surrender policy.
- Who
- Bijaya Punem, a senior Maoist cadre
- What
- A senior Maoist surrendered to police.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Rayagada district, Odisha
- Why
- Punem surrendered due to disillusionment and harsh conditions.
Maoist Ideology
Government View
Path Forward
Maoist Ideology
Continued Violence and Ideological Warfare
Government View
Surrender and Rehabilitation for former Maoists.
- Surrendered Maoist
- Bijaya Punem, alias Ajay
- Reward on Head
- Rs 4 lakh
- Maoist Rank
- Area Committee Member (ACM)
- Years with CPI (Maoist)
- 15 years
- Surrender Location
- Rayagada, Odisha
- Maoists Surrendered in Odisha (this year)
- 23 (this year)
