Archive · 25 Jul 2025
66 Naxals Surrender in Chhattisgarh Amidst Anti-Naxal Operations
In Chhattisgarh, 66 Naxals, some with big rewards on their heads, gave up to the police.
These Naxals were involved in bad things like attacks and taking money from people.
They surrendered because they didn't like the Maoist ideas anymore and were impressed by the government's plans to help villages.
The government is working to stop Naxalism completely by 2026 and has helped many Naxals surrender.
They will receive money and help to start new lives.
66 Naxals, including senior operatives and women, surrendered in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh.
The surrendered Naxals were involved in high-profile attacks, extortion, and ambushes.
The surrenders occurred across five districts: Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, Kanker, and Sukma.
Naxals cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and the state government's development schemes as reasons for surrendering.
The central government is working to eliminate Naxalism, with over 1,400 surrenders since 2023 under Operation Kagar.
- Who
- 66 Naxals, including senior operatives and women, surrendered to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and police personnel.
- What
- 66 Naxals surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh.
- When
- Surrender happened on Thursday, July 24.
- Where
- Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, across districts of Bijapur, Dantewada, Narayanpur, Kanker, and Sukma.
- Why
- Naxals cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology, atrocities committed by Naxalites, and the state government's development schemes.
Naxal Perspective
Government/Security Forces Perspective
Ideology
Naxal Perspective
Adherence to Maoist Ideology
Government/Security Forces Perspective
Disillusionment with Maoist Ideology
Actions
Naxal Perspective
Participation in Violence and Extortion
Government/Security Forces Perspective
Desire for Reintegration into Society
- Total Naxals Surrendered
- 66
- Naxals with Bounties
- 49
- Total Bounties
- ₹2.27 crore
- Women Surrendered
- 27
- Launched Campaign
- Lon Varratu (Return to Your Village) in 2020
- Operation
- Operation Kagar