Sukma: Just like 2024, the year 2025 is proving to be as effective for Chhattisgarh in the anti-naxal operations. At least nine hardcore Maoists, who had bounty on their heads, have surrendered before the Sukma Police. All of them carried a cumulative Rs 52 lakh reward, police said.
The success has been mainly attributed to the impact of Chhattisgarh’s 'Lone Varratu' (Return Home) campaign and persistent police efforts along with the government's rehabilitation policies.
Naxal Eradication Campaign
Sukma SP Kiran Chavan said that the campaign to eliminate Naxals has gained momentum. Alongside, interior areas of Chhattisgarh, even those with significant Maoist influence, are witnessing developmental activities under the 'Niyyad Nellanar' scheme. This apart, the rehabilitation policy of the Chhattisgarh government is also being promoted in the interior areas. As a result, many Naxalites have surrendered and joined the mainstream.
In order to encourage more Maoists to join the mainstream, the government is providing an incentive of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 as part of rehabilitation policy. Soon, other government facilities and resources will also be provided, assured SP Kiran Chavan.
Who All Surrendered?
| Name | Position | Bounty (In Rs) |
| Kalmu Mangdu | Deputy Commander, Section 1 Company | 8 Lakh |
| Madavi Budhri (Female) | Member, Section 2 Company | 8 Lakh |
| Sameer alias Medium Sukka | Team Commander, PLGA Battalion No. 01 | 8 Lakh |
| Rajni alias Raje alias Bide Madavi (Female) | Member, Battalion HQ Platoon Section A | 8 Lakh |
| Shanti Kawasi (Female) | Member, Battalion No. 01 | 8 Lakh |
| Madkam Somdi (Female) | Member, Platoon No. 08, PPCM | 8 Lakh |
| Nuppo Narsi (Female) | Member, Pamed LOS Party | 2 Lakh |
| Madkam Hidme (Female) | Member, South Bastar Division Agri Team | 1 Lakh |
| Nuppo Hungi (Female) | President, Surpanguda RPC KAMS | 1 Lakh |
Those who have surrendered in the last one month have been involved in several violent attacks in Sukma district. Some of the key Naxal leaders were involved in Minpa attack of 2020 and Tekulgudem incident of 2021, while some had a hand in the attacks on newly setup security camps in the region.
Earlier this month, nine more Naxalites including two women had surrendered before SP Kiran Chavan.
#WATCH | Sukma, Chhattisgarh | 9 Naxalites including 2 women surrendered before SP Kiran Chavan. 2 Naxalites have a Rs 8 lakh reward each and 4 Naxalites have a Rs 5 lakh reward each on them. The total reward on all the Naxalites who have surrendered is Rs 43 lakh.
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2025
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