Archive · 24 Jul 2025
66 Naxalites Surrender in Bastar Region; Rs 2.27 Crore Bounty
A group of 66 people who were part of a Naxalite group in India gave up their weapons and surrendered to the police.
They were in five different districts.
Many of them had rewards on their heads for being captured.
These individuals said they were unhappy with the Naxalite group's ideas and how they treated people.
They were also interested in the government's programs to help develop villages and rehabilitate former fighters.
The government is now helping them with money and support to start new lives.
66 Naxalites surrendered in five districts of Chhattisgarh's Bastar division.
The surrenders included 27 women and 49 individuals carrying a total reward of Rs 2.27 crore.
Naxalites cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and internal differences.
They were also impressed by the government's development and rehabilitation programs.
Surrenders occurred in Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Narayanpur, and Sukma.
- Who
- 66 Naxalites and police officials
- What
- 66 Naxalites surrendered to police.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Five districts of Chhattisgarh's Bastar division
- Why
- Due to disillusionment with the Maoist ideology and interest in government programs.
- Total Naxalites Surrendered
- 66
- Total Reward on Surrendered
- Rs 2.27 crore
- Number of Women Surrendered
- 27
- Districts Involved
- Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Narayanpur, Sukma
- Government Scheme Cited
- 'Niyad Nellanar'
- Assistance Provided
- Rs 50,000 each