77 Maoists surrendered before Odisha Police since January 2025: DGP
Speaking to reporters during his visit to Kandhamal district, Khurania said that during this period, 23 Maoists from the state also surrendered before the police in neighboring Chhattisgarh.
He also said that 27 Maoists have been killed in clashes with security forces in the state since January 2025.
“Of these, 17 Maoists were killed during a joint operation of Odisha and Chhattisgarh police in the border areas of Nuapada (Odisha) and Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) districts on January 25, 2025,” he said.
The DGP said that currently only a small group of Maoists is operating in the border areas of Kandhamal, Rayagada and Nuapada districts.
“We are making every effort to catch them and are continuing operations,” he added.
Khurania appealed to Maoists to surrender to avoid the path of violence and join the mainstream. “Otherwise they will have to confront the security forces,” he said.
He added that the state government has a good policy of surrender and rehabilitation for Maoists.
“I expect the remaining Maoists to surrender before the police. Otherwise, the security forces will take necessary measures,” the DGP said. he warned.
