Archive · 2 Jun 2025
16 Naxalites Surrender in Sukma, Chhattisgarh Village Declared Maoist-Free
Sixteen people who were part of a Naxalite group in Chhattisgarh gave themselves up to the police.
They were unhappy with the Maoist way of thinking and the harm they caused to local tribal people.
They were also attracted by government programs that help villages with development.
One village, Kerlapenda, is now considered free of Naxalites and will get special funds for projects.
The people who surrendered will get money and help to rebuild their lives.
This shows the government's work to bring peace and help people leave the Naxal groups.
Sixteen Naxalites surrendered in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh.
Six of the surrendered Naxalites had a collective reward of ₹25 lakh.
Kerlapenda village is now declared Naxalite-free.
Surrenders cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and atrocities on tribals.
Surrendered Naxalites will receive ₹50,000 each and rehabilitation support.
- Who
- Sixteen Naxalites, police, and CRPF officials.
- What
- Sixteen Naxalites surrendered to police.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, particularly Kerlapenda village.
- Why
- Disillusionment with Maoist ideology, atrocities on tribals, and government schemes.
Naxalites
Government
Reason for Existence
Naxalites
Maoist ideology and fighting for a cause.
Government
Disillusionment and inhumane ideology.
- Total Naxalites Surrendered
- 16
- Collective Reward on Surrendered
- ₹25 lakh
- Key Surrenderees
- Rita alias Dodi Sukki, Rahul Punem, Lekam Lakhma
- Naxal-Free Village Incentive
- ₹1 crore for Kerlapenda
- Government Scheme
- Niyad Nellanar and Elvad Panchayat Yojna
- Policy
- Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy-2025
Sources
2 PLGA cadres among 16 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
16 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh; Kerlapenda village becomes Maoist-free, say police
16 Naxals surrender in Chhattisgarh citing 'inhumane' Maoist ideology
