Sixteen Maoists Surrender to Jharkhand Police, Major Success for Law Enforcement
In a remarkable turn of events, 16 Maoists surrendered to the Jharkhand police, including several high-profile members with substantial bounties. This surrender is seen as a major victory for law enforcement in the ongoing battle against extremism. The group handed over a significant cache of weapons, including rifles and ammunition. Officials highlight this achievement as part of a broader commitment to eliminate crime and extremism in the state. The police have reported numerous arrests and surrenders as part of their anti-Maoist operations, showcasing their dedication to restoring peace in Jharkhand.
| Jul 28, 2026, 16:18 IST
Maoists Surrender in Jharkhand
In a significant development, 16 Maoists have surrendered to the Jharkhand police. Among them, six individuals had a combined bounty of ₹39 lakh on their heads. Notably, Santosh Mahato, also known as Vasudev Da or Dilip, a member of the banned CPI (Maoist) regional committee, was part of this group. He was wanted in 128 cases and had a reward of ₹15 lakh. Officials reported that the group included five women. The members comprised one regional committee member, one zonal committee member, two sub-zonal committee members, and two area committee officials. Jharkhand's DGP, Tadasha Mishra, hailed this surrender as a significant achievement for the state police.
Furthermore, the group included two members from the sub-zonal committee and two officials from the area committee. Santosh was implicated in an IED blast on March 1, which occurred in the forests near the border police stations of Manoharpur, Chhotanagpur, and Jhariakela, injuring a Cobra Battalion soldier. Another surrendered Maoist, Chandan Lohra, a zonal committee member, was wanted in 78 cases and had a bounty of ₹10 lakh. Other notable surrenders included Anil Turi, also known as Ujjwal, and Sukhlal Birjiyan, both members of the sub-zonal committee with rewards of ₹5 lakh each, as well as Sudesh Honhaga and Risiv from the area committee, each with a bounty of ₹2 lakh. Zonal committee member Santosh Manjhi, known as Jagbandhu, was also among those who surrendered.
The police reported that the surrendered Maoists handed over six INSAS rifles, two AK-47 rifles, along with 38 magazines and 1,562 cartridges. Mishra emphasized, "We are committed to eradicating extremism and crime from the state. The Jharkhand police are diligently working to fulfill their promise of making the state crime-free." According to police data, under the anti-Maoist campaign across Jharkhand, 93 Maoists have been arrested in 2026, 45 have surrendered, and 22 Maoists have been killed in encounters with security forces.