Maoist with ₹14 lakh bounty surrenders in MP

India Nov 02, 2025

Sunita, a high-profile Maoist with a ₹14 lakh bounty, surrendered to police in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
Known for her role as an armed guard for a senior CPI (Maoist) leader, she'd been active across MP and neighboring states.
Sunita, who had been armed with an INSAS rifle during her activities, surrendered—marking a big moment in the state's efforts against Maoist violence.

Sunita's surrender marks a new beginning

Sunita joined the Maoists in 2022 after training in Chhattisgarh and was involved in armed rebellion.
Her surrender is the first under Madhya Pradesh's new Surrender, Rehabilitation and Relief Policy.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted that over ₹1.4 crore worth of bounties have been neutralized recently—making this a major step toward peace in central India.