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Defence
33 Maoists Surrender in Bastar Division, Security Operation Concludes
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🗓 18 Jul 2026, 08:14 AM
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In a significant development, 33 Maoist insurgents surrendered today in the Bastar division, marking a milestone in the region's counter‑insurgency efforts.
On Thursday, 33 Maoist insurgents handed over their weapons and surrendered in the Bastar division of Chhattisgarh, according to officials. The surrender was part of a broader counter‑insurgency operation aimed at reducing the influence of the Communist Party of India (Maoist) in the region.
Security forces reported that the surrendered cadres were taken into custody and will be processed under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The move is seen as a positive step towards restoring stability in the tribal areas of Bastar.
Local authorities have stated that the surrendered individuals will be offered rehabilitation and reintegration programs, in line with government policies to address the root causes of insurgency.
Security forces reported that the surrendered cadres were taken into custody and will be processed under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The move is seen as a positive step towards restoring stability in the tribal areas of Bastar.
Local authorities have stated that the surrendered individuals will be offered rehabilitation and reintegration programs, in line with government policies to address the root causes of insurgency.