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Maoists Seek Feb. 15 Deadline to Lay Down Arms as Surrenders Spread Across States

Officials signal continued operations pending a concrete, verifiable surrender plan.

Overview

  • An MMC Special Zonal Committee letter dated November 22 offers to renounce arms by February 15, 2026 and asks Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh to halt anti-Maoist operations during a transition window.
  • The note, signed by spokesperson Anant, requests All India Radio broadcasts to reach dispersed cadres, pledges to skip PLGA Week observances and seeks meetings with selected public representatives and journalists.
  • In Hyderabad, 37 CPI (Maoist) members surrendered to Telangana Police, including three state committee members, handing over eight firearms and 346 rounds as authorities disbursed Rs 1.4 crore under rehabilitation guidelines.
  • Chhattisgarh reported 15 additional surrenders in Sukma with initial cash assistance, while police and officials said rehabilitation pathways remain open but coordinated operations will continue to prevent regrouping.
  • Chhattisgarh’s deputy chief minister urged a specific, short-timeline proposal, saying 10–15 days should suffice, as security agencies describe the MMC corridor as weakened by sustained pressure.