Archive · 16 Jan 2026

52 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Neutralizing ₹1.41 Crore Bounty

52 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Neutralizing ₹1.41 Crore Bounty

In Chhattisgarh, 52 Maoist fighters, including 21 women and 31 men, gave up their weapons and joined the mainstream society.

They were part of a group that had a big reward of ₹1.41 crore on their heads.

The government has a special program called 'Puna Margem' that helps these fighters leave violence and start a new life.

The police and other security teams have been working hard to make the area safer.

Since the beginning of this year, many more Maoists have either surrendered, been caught, or killed in fights.

The government is giving money and other help to those who surrender to encourage them to live peacefully.

The government aims to end Maoism by March 31, 2026, and has seen a reduction in the number of 'most affected' districts.

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