Archive · 28 Jul 2026
16 Maoists Surrender in Jharkhand Under Operation Navjeevan-II
Sixteen Maoist cadres, including a high-ranking member with a reward of Rs 15 lakh, surrendered to the Jharkhand Police.
They handed over 11 guns and lots of ammunition.
The police said this happened because of their strong anti-Maoist operations and a policy that helps Maoists who give up violence.
Most of these Maoists were active in the forests of Kolhan and Saranda, and two were from Latehar district.
The police hope more Maoists will surrender and stop violent activities.
16 Maoist cadres, including a Regional Committee Member, surrendered in Jharkhand under Operation Navjeevan-II.
They handed over 11 sophisticated firearms and 1,562 rounds of live ammunition.
The surrendered cadres were active in the Kolhan, Saranda, and Latehar regions.
The police attributed the surrenders to sustained anti-Naxal operations and the state’s rehabilitation policy.
93 Maoists have been arrested, 45 have surrendered, and 22 have been killed in encounters in Jharkhand so far in 2026.
- Who
- 16 Maoist cadres, including a Regional Committee Member
- What
- Surrendered under Operation Navjeevan-II
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Jharkhand, India
- Why
- Due to sustained anti-Naxal operations and the state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy
Government Perspective
Maoist Perspective
Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy
Government Perspective
The Jharkhand Police and government view the surrender of Maoists as a success of their sustained anti-Naxal operations and rehabilitation policy.
Maoist Perspective
Maoists may view surrender as a strategic retreat or a means to escape current operational difficulties.
- Number of Surrendered Maoists
- 16
- Region of Activity
- Kolhan, Saranda, and Latehar
- Weapons Surrendered
- 11 sophisticated firearms and 1,562 rounds of live ammunition
- Senior Maoist Leaders
- Misir Besra alias Sagar Ji and Asim Mandal
- Total Maoists Arrested in 2026
- 93
- Total Maoists Surrendered in 2026
- 45
- Total Maoists Killed in Encounters in 2026
- 22