34 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Key Points

1. 34 CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur on December 16, 2025.
2. 26 of the surrendered Maoists carried a cumulative bounty of ₹84 lakh.
3. The surrendered cadres include 7 women and 27 men.
4. Surrendered members belonged to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, Telangana State Committee, and Andhra Odisha Border Division.
5. Since January 1, 2024, 824 Maoists have joined the mainstream in Bijapur district.
6. 1079 Maoists have been arrested and 220 killed in encounters in Bijapur district since January 1, 2024.
7. Each surrendered cadre will receive ₹50,000 as immediate financial assistance.