Overview
- The Jagdalpur ceremony was billed by authorities as Chhattisgarh’s largest coordinated surrender, with reports ranging from 208 to 210 cadres laying down arms.
- Surrendering militants turned over 153 firearms, including AK-47s, INSAS and SLR rifles, an INSAS light machine gun and 11 barrel grenade launchers.
- Senior leaders were among those who quit, notably central committee member Rupesh and Maad division in-charge Ranita, with the group carrying about ₹9.18 crore in rewards.
- State leaders outlined rehabilitation assurances sought by surrendering cadres, including no compulsory recruitment into the DRG, review of jailed cadres’ cases and a decision not to extend the ban on the Moolvasi Bachao Manch beyond October 30.
- The Union home minister said 258 Maoists surrendered across Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over two days, and authorities are pursuing a goal to end Naxal violence by March 31, 2026 with remaining pockets identified in South Bastar.