The March 31 deadline may signal a retreat of Red Terror and a battle won, but without deep, inclusive development — jobs, education, infrastructure and rehabilitation — the war remains far from over
While the security operations have been successful in breaking the back of the extremist movement, the government must now prioritise addressing tribal grievances through focused development and outreach
Fifty-one Maoists, including 34 women cadres with a combined bounty of Rs 1.61 crore, surrendered in Sukma and Bijapur districts under Chhattisgarh Police’s ‘Puna Margam’ campaign, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit
Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, ex-Politburo member of CPI (Maoist), urged underground cadres to surrender and abandon armed struggle. In a video message, he highlighted past losses and emphasized resolving public issues constitutionally within mainstream society.
In Kothagudem, Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju handed over Rs 9.5 lakh in reward money to three surrendered Maoists as part of a government-sanctioned rehabilitation initiative. He condemned the Maoist leadership for exploiting tribals and urged remaining underground cadres to surrender and embrace democratic methods.
Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy
Six Maoists, including one female cadre, surrendered to Kothagudem police under Telangana government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy. They will receive financial assistance and rehabilitation support, while Operation Cheyutha continues developmental work in remote tribal areas
In South Bastar, 71 Maoists, including 30 with bounties, surrendered to police under Chhattisgarh’s rehabilitation drive. Many were involved in violence for years. The state will help them reintegrate with financial aid, skill training, and land support
Members of Errapalli Revolutionary People’s Committee of Chhattisgarh impressed with Telangana government’s rehabilitation policy, says Superintendent of Police
