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On December 7, 2025, ten Maoist insurgents (including four women) surrendered to authorities in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The surrender, which follows a similar incident a month prior, is attributed to the state’s new rehabilitation policy launched in August 2023. The surrendered Maoists carried a collective reward of ₹2.36 crore across multiple states. The surrender included significant weaponry, furthering the state government’s goal of eradicating Naxalism from Madhya Pradesh, aligning with national objectives. The operation involved the state police, including the anti-naxal Hawk Force, who convinced the group to surrender after establishing contact through forest guards, highlighting the effectiveness of the rehabilitation policy.
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Ten Maoists Surrender in Madhya Pradesh, Boost to Anti-Naxal Campaign
Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh – December 7, 2025 – In a significant victory for anti-Naxal operations, ten Maoist insurgents, including four women, surrendered to authorities in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, today. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was present as the militants laid down their arms, signaling a further weakening of Maoist influence in the region.
The surrender comes a month after another Maoist surrendered, the first since the implementation of the State’s new Surrender, Rehabilitation cum Relief Policy in August 2023. Chief Minister Yadav emphasized the government’s commitment to eradicating Naxalism from Madhya Pradesh, echoing the goals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He stated the government will provide every chance for Maoists to integrate into society.
The surrendered insurgents carried a cumulative reward of ₹2.36 crore across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. Among them were key figures like Surendra alias Soma Sodi, a sub-zonal committee secretary and military chief, and Rakesh Odi alias Manish, a secretary in the MMC zone, each carrying a bounty of ₹62 lakh.
The weapons surrendered included AK-47 rifles, INSAS rifles, and other weaponry, representing a substantial blow to Maoist capabilities in the area.
“Nobody will be allowed to take up arms in the State,” Mr. Yadav said, urging more Maoists to lay down arms under the Madhya Pradesh Surrender, Rehabilitation cum Relief Policy, 2023.
The success of this surrender is attributed to the efforts of the Madhya Pradesh police, particularly the anti-naxal Hawk Force. Hawk Force Commandant Shiyaz K.M. revealed that the force established contact with the group through forest guards in the Kanha Tiger Reserve, who had been approached by the Maoists. After successful dialogues, the Maoists decided to surrender.
“They were planning to go to Chhattisgarh but our team established contact with them and convinced them to meet the Inspector General of Police (IG), Balaghat,” Mr. Shiyaz said.
The Commandant also highlighted the importance of forest guards in communicating the rehabilitation policy to the insurgents, which is credited with convincing them to surrender.
The state government will now begin the process of integrating the former Maoists into mainstream society.
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