10 Naxalites Surrender in Madhya Pradesh

Naxalites, including four women, laid their modern weapons, including AK-47 and INSAS rifles, in front of Yadav on Sunday. Officials said they were part of the ‘Bhorsadev district committee’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

Yadav said, “Dindori and Mandla are now completely free from Naxal influence. The campaign to completely eliminate Naxals will begin in Balaghat from January. Those who return to the mainstream will get a 15-year rehabilitation package, while stringent action will continue against those who do not return.” he said.

At the ‘Punarvas Se Purnajeevan’ (rehabilitation) event held at Balaghat police lines, Yadav urged Naxalites to join the mainstream under the government’s surrender policy and said the administration would ensure their rehabilitation.

“The government’s rehabilitation policy is not just an announcement, it is a guarantee. Anyone who renounces violence and surrenders will have all opportunities for a dignified life, security and rehabilitation.

“The government’s aim is to provide a safe future for everyone who wants to walk the path of development and peace,” he said.

Yadav said the government was determined to rid Madhya Pradesh of Naxalism as per the target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

“The time has come to give the last salute to ‘Lal Salaam’. The campaign was to be completed by March 2026, but due to the indomitable courage of our security agencies and police, a roadmap has now been prepared to finish it by January 2026,” he said, adding that no one would be permitted to pick up arms.

Officials said the 10 cadres who surrendered were members of the ‘Bhoramdeo district committee’ of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist).

“They belonged to the new NW division of the Maharashtra-MP-Chhattisgarh (MMC) region comprising Kanha Tiger Reserve in Mandla and Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary of Kawardha district in Chhattisgarh. They were led by Ultra Sunder alias Kabir.

“MP shares borders with Gondia district of Maharashtra as well as Rajnandgaon, Khairagarh and Kawardha from Chhattisgarh,” an official said.

“They had formed the GRB division comprising Gondia, Rajnandgaon and Balaghat. Chief Minister Yadav gave copies of the Constitution to the surrendered Naxalites,” the official added.

The surrendered cadres were identified as Sunder alias Kabir alias Soma (AK-47, reward Rs 62 lakh), Rakesh Odo alias Bima, Samar alias Samru alias Raju (.303 rifle, reward Rs 14 lakh), Salita alias Savita (SLR, reward Rs 14 lakh), Vikram alias Hidma (reward Rs 14 lakh). 14 lakh) and Lalsing Madavi alias Seengoo (INSAS, award Rs 14 lakh).

The others were Shilpa (INSAS, reward Rs 14 lakh), Zarina alias Jogi (reward Rs 14 lakh), Jaysheela (single-shot gun, reward Rs 14 lakh) and Naveen alias Hidma (single-shot gun, reward Rs 14 lakh).

On this occasion, Director General of Police Kailash Makwana said that new camps have been set up by security personnel, anti-Naxal Hawk Force and police have been strengthened.

He said officers and staff are constantly encouraged. These actions yielded positive results.

“Surrenders are on the rise in Madhya Pradesh and other states. Employment and skill development efforts have helped youth and citizens in Naxal-affected areas connect with the mainstream,” the DGP said. he added.