In a major development in Chhattisgarh, 103 Maoists, including 23 women, surrendered in the Bijapur district of the Bastar division.

Among them, 49 cadres carried bounties totaling over ₹1.06 crore, reflecting their prominence within the Maoist ranks.

Officials said the surrendered cadres cited disillusionment with Maoist ideology and a desire for a peaceful life. Each individual received immediate financial assistance of ₹50,000 under the state’s Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy, aimed at facilitating reintegration into mainstream society.

Since December 2023, approximately 1,476 Maoists have surrendered in the state, including senior cadres and women members of militia and cultural wings. Recent instances also include 29 cadres in Narayanpur and 16–33 in Sukma, many carrying bounti

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