Significant Surrender of Maoists in Chhattisgarh: 52 Give Up to Authorities

In a significant turn of events, fifty-two Maoists surrendered to security forces in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, with many carrying substantial bounties. This mass surrender is part of a broader effort by the government to combat Maoism, which aims to eradicate the movement by March 2026. The surrendered individuals will receive financial assistance and rehabilitation support. This article delves into the details of the surrender and the government's ongoing initiatives against left-wing extremism.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 16, 2026, 11:28 IST

Mass Surrender of Maoists in Bijapur

In a notable development, fifty-two Maoists surrendered to security personnel in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday. Reports indicate that forty-nine of these individuals had a combined bounty of Rs 1.4 crore.

The group, which includes 21 women, is affiliated with the South Sub Zonal Bureau of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Among those who surrendered are Lakkhu Karam, also known as Anil, a member of the divisional committee, along with platoon party committee members Laxmi Madvi and Chinni Sodhi, alias Shanti, all of whom had a reward of Rs 8 lakh each, according to police sources.

Earlier, on Wednesday, 29 Maoists had surrendered in the adjacent Sukma district.

On January 7, 26 Maoists also gave themselves up in Sukma, followed by another 63 in Dantewada the next day.

Each of the surrendered individuals will receive immediate financial assistance of Rs 50,000 and will be rehabilitated, as stated by Bijapur Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Yadav.

According to the Union government, in a report to Parliament on December 16, 2,167 ‘Left-wing extremists’ surrendered and 335 were killed in the first eleven months of 2025, with over 940 arrests made.

From 2014 to December 1, 2025, more than 1,800 individuals were killed, and over 16,000 were arrested, with more than 9,580 having surrendered during this timeframe.

The Union government has committed to eradicating Maoism by March 31, 2026.

In 2025, the number of districts classified as 'most affected' decreased from six to three, namely Bijapur, Sukma, and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh.