Over 210 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh in historic breakthrough

India Oct 18, 2025

Big news from Chhattisgarh: Over 210 Maoists—including top leaders—surrendered in Jagdalpur this week, handing over more than 150 weapons.
It's the largest single-day surrender ever in the state's anti-Naxal efforts.

Tribal leaders, priests join event

This wave of surrenders is part of the 'Poona Margem' rehab program, which helps former rebels rejoin society.
Even tribal leaders and priests joined the event, showing real community support.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai called it a "historic day not only for Bastar but for Chhattisgarh and the entire nation."
Officials say it signals a breakdown in Maoist leadership and shows that combining security with rehabilitation is working—bringing hope for safer, more developed communities ahead.