As many as 21 Maoist cadres surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district on Sunday (October 26, 2025) after handing over 18 weapons to authorities, a police official said.
They laid down arms under 'Poona Margem: Rehabilitation through Reintegration' initiative started by Bastar Range police, the official added.
210 Maoists lay down arms in Chhattisgarh
"The 21 includes Division Committee Secretary Mukesh. Thirteen are women ultras. The 21 comprise four divisional committee members, nine area committee members and eight part of the outlawed movement's lower rungs. They all belong to Kuemari/Kiskodo Area Committee of the Keshkal Division (North Sub-Zonal Bureau) of the Communist Party of India (Maoist)," the official said.
103 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, get immediate assistance of ₹50,000 each
