170 Maoists Surrender In Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Says Naxalism Breathing Its Last

Raipur: In a major blow to Maoist movement in Bastar region, 170 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Thursday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that 258 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in the last two days. He said 170 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh on while 27 and 61 of them laid down their arms in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra respectively Wednesday.

The Home Minister applauded the Maoists' decision to renounce violence, reposing their trust in the Constitution of India. He said it attests to the fact that Naxalism is breathing its last due to the relentless efforts of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government to end the menace.

In a post on X, Shah said, “A landmark day in our battle against Naxalism. Today, 170 Naxalites have surrendered in Chhattisgarh. Yesterday 27 had laid down their arms in the state. In Maharashtra, 61 returned to the mainstream, yesterday. In total, 258 battle-hardened left-wing extremists have abjured violence in the last two days".

He added, "I applaud their decision to renounce violence, reposing their trust in the Constitution of India. It attests to the fact that Naxalism is breathing its last due to the relentless efforts of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led government to end the menace. The policy of the Modi government is clear: those who want to surrender are welcome, and those who continue to wield the gun will meet the wrath of our forces. I appeal again to those who are still on the path of Naxalism to lay down their weapons and join the mainstream. We are committed to uprooting Naxalism before 31st March 2026.”

In another post on X, Shah said, “It is a matter of immense pleasure that Abujhmarh and North Bastar in Chhattisgarh that were once terror bases, have today been declared as free from Naxal terror. Since January 2024, after our government was formed in Chhattisgarh, 2100 Naxalites have surrendered, 1785 have been arrested, and 477 have been eliminated. These numbers mirror the fierce resolve of our government to decimate Naxalism before the 31st of March 2026.”

The list of surrendered Naxalites has 10 senior operatives including Satish alias T Vasudeo Rao (CCM), Ranita (SZCM, Secretary of Maad DVC), ⁠Bhaskar (DVCM, PL 32), Nila alias Nande (DVCM, IC and Secretary of Nelnar AC), Deepak Palo (DVCM, IC and Secretary of Indravati AC). Rao carried a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head. Operatives of SZCM rank had rewards of Rs 25 lakhs, DVCMs Rs 10 to Rs 15 lakhs and ACMs had rewards worth Rs 5 Lakh.

Huge numbers of automatic weapons, including AK-47s, INSAS, SLRs, 303 rifles, etc, have been surrendered by them, said a government release.

Timeline Of Major Naxal Surrenders

• October 15: Total of 27 Naxalites, who carried a collective bounty of Rs 50 lakh surrendered in Sukma.
• October 8: In Narayanpur, 16 Naxalites laid down their arms to join the mainstream.
• October 2: Nearly 103 Naxalites surrendered in Bijapur. Among the surrendered Naxalites, there were cadres who carried bounties of Rs 1.6 crore.
• September 24: Total of 71 Naxalites, carrying collective bounty of Rs 6.4 million, surrendered in Dantewada.
• August 27: In Bijapur, 30 Naxalites abandoned the path of terror and violence. Of them, 20 Naxals had a bounty of Rs 8.1 million.
• July 24: A total of 67 Naxalites surrendered across Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, Narayanpur and Sukma.

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