Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Ten Naxalites Surrender in Madhya Pradesh
Ten Naxalites, who were part of the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), surrendered in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
They had a total bounty of Rs 2.36 crore on their heads and gave up their weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles.
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, promised them a rehabilitation package for 15 years.
The government is intensifying its campaign against Naxalism and has made progress in reducing Naxal influence in areas like Dindori and Mandla.
The surrender is seen as a major success for the state's rehabilitation policy.
Ten Naxalites, including the most wanted commander Sunder alias Kabir, surrendered in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
They carried a combined reward of Rs 2.36 crore and were part of the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division.
The surrendered Naxalites included four women and gave up weapons such as AK-47 rifles, INSAS rifles, SLRs, and detonators.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav promised a 15-year rehabilitation package for those who return to the mainstream.
The government announced that Dindori and Mandla are now free from Naxal influence and a campaign to eradicate Naxals will start in Balaghat from January.
- Who
- Ten hardcore Naxalites, including Sunder alias Kabir and Rakesh Odo alias Bima
- What
- Surrendered with weapons and received rehabilitation packages
- When
- December 7, 2023
- Where
- Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To return to the mainstream and receive rehabilitation benefits
- Number of Surrendered Naxals
- 10
- Total Bounty
- Rs 2.36 crore
- Location of Surrender
- Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Surrender
- December 7, 2023
- Rehabilitation Package Duration
- 15 years
- Naxal Zone
- Kanha-Bhoramdeo division, MMC (Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh)
- Weapons Surrendered
- AK-47 rifles, INSAS rifles, SLRs, detonators, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition
- Bounty on Sunder alias Kabir
- Rs 62 lakh
Sources
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