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63 Maoist Cadres Surrender in Dantewada Under 'Puna Margam' Drive

Police cite a reintegration push offering cash assistance under the state policy.

Overview

  • The group included 36 wanted members carrying rewards totaling about ₹1.19 crore.
  • Eighteen women were among those who turned themselves in before senior police and CRPF officers in Dantewada.
  • Officials said the cadres had been active across South and West Bastar, the Maad division, and areas along the Odisha border.
  • Each person will receive ₹50,000 in immediate assistance with further rehabilitation through training and land allocation under the state policy.
  • Police named senior figures such as Paklu (Pradip Oyam), Mohan (Azad Kadti) and Sumitra (Droupati Chapa), and noted recent surrenders in Sukma and a broader push toward the Centre’s March 31, 2026 goal.