New Delhi, March 11 In a remarkable success for the government's efforts to combat Naxalism, 108 hardened Maoists, carrying a combined bounty of ₹3.95 crore, surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials said.
Thirty-seven Maoists from Bijapur, 30 from Dantewada, 18 from Sukma, 16 from Bastar, four from Narayanpur, and three from Kanker – all belonging to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee – have laid down their arms before the forces, they said.
Among the surrendered guerrillas, six were divisional commanders, each carrying an eight lakh rupee bounty, officials said.
Security forces have also seized a large cache of weapons based on information provided by the surrendered Maoists, they added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 31, 2026, for the complete eradication of Naxalism from the country.