Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Maoists Surrender in MP and Chhattisgarh
Some people who used to be Maoists gave up their old ways and surrendered to the police in two different places, Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh and Sukma in Chhattisgarh.
In Balaghat, 13 Maoists surrendered, but they don't have important papers like birth certificates or ID cards, so they can't get the money and benefits the government is offering yet.
The police are helping them get these papers made.
In Sukma, four Maoists, including two women, surrendered their weapons and ammunition.
The government has a plan to help these people start new lives by giving them money and other benefits.
The police are working with village leaders and other officials to make sure everything is in order.
The surrender in Sukma is seen as a big success in the fight against Maoists in that area.
13 Maoists surrendered in Balaghat, carrying a reward of Rs 14 lakh.
4 Maoists surrendered in Sukma, carrying a combined bounty of Rs 8 lakh, including two women.
Surrendered Maoists in Balaghat lack necessary documents to claim government benefits.
Balaghat police are assisting in preparing documents like birth certificates and voter IDs.
Government benefits include Rs 33 lakh for surrendering with incentives for housing, marriage, and skill development in Balaghat.
- Who
- 13 Maoists in Balaghat and 4 in Sukma, including two women in Sukma
- What
- Maoists surrendered with weapons and ammunition
- When
- About one-and-a-half months ago in Balaghat and Friday in Sukma
- Where
- Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh and Sukma, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Lack of necessary documents to prove Indian citizenship and claim benefits in Balaghat; disillusionment and counter-insurgency operations in Sukma
- Number of Surrendered Maoists in Balaghat
- 13
- Reward Amount in Balaghat
- Rs 14 lakh
- Total Potential Incentive in Balaghat
- Rs 33 lakh
- Key Documents Needed in Balaghat
- Birth certificate, MGNREGA job card, Voter ID, Aadhar card, Bank account
- Assistance Provided in Balaghat
- Balaghat police helping with document preparation
- Number of Surrendered Maoists in Sukma
- 4
- Reward Amount in Sukma
- Rs 8 lakh
- Weapons Surrendered in Sukma
- One self-loading rifle, one INSAS rifle, one .303 rifle, one .315 bore rifle, and several rounds of live ammunition
