NARAYANPUR, CHHATTISGARH - In a significant blow to the Maoist insurgency, eight high-ranking rebels carrying a collective bounty of ₹30 lakh surrendered to security forces in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The surrendered cadres, including two women commanders, cited disillusionment with what they called the "inhuman and hollow" Maoist ideology as their primary reason for laying down arms.
These eight surrendered Maoists come from key positions within the banned group:
Top Commanders (₹8 lakh bounty each):
- Sukhlal Jurri: Divisional Committee Member and Maoist doctor
- Hurra (alias Himanshu Midiyam): Member of "Company Number 1 PPCM"
Mid-Level Leaders (₹5 lakh bounty each):
- Raju Podiyam (alias Sunil Podiyam): Area Committee Member and deputy commander of Local Organisation Squad
- Kamla Gota: Female Area Committee Member
Other Members (₹1 lakh bounty each):
- Maniram Korram
- Sukku Farsa (alias Nagesh), Company Number 1 member
- Ramu Ram Poyam, Bureau Supply team operative
- Deepa Punem, female party member
Police said the rebels are deeply disappointed with the Maoist cause, calling it “inhuman and hollow.” They were also impressed by the police’s rehabilitation efforts and the state government’s new surrender policy, which offers a chance to rejoin society.
The surrender happened on August 20 in Narayanpur, a Maoist stronghold. This marks a major step in the ongoing fight against the insurgency.
This surrender hits the Maoists hard in many ways:
Medical Support: Losing Sukhlal Jurri cuts off critical medical help for rebels
Leadership: Losing Area Committee members and commanders leaves a gap in command
Logistics: Losing a supply team member disrupts weapons and resources
Women’s Wing: Losing two female commanders affects the Maoist women’s operations
Each surrendered Maoist received ₹50,000 right away. They will also go through further rehabilitation programs designed to help them rejoin society smoothly.
This latest surrender brings the total to 148 Maoists laying down arms in Narayanpur this year—a sharp increase showing the success of the government’s mix of pressure and incentives.
The central government aims to end Maoist violence in India by March 2026. These high-profile surrenders give a big boost toward reaching that target.
The success shows how effective intelligence, rehab policies, psychological tactics, and community outreach have been in weakening the insurgency.
This mass surrender could start a chain reaction, encouraging more Maoists to give up. Losing key leaders will also make it harder for remaining rebels to carry on.
The Narayanpur success is a model for other Maoist-hit areas in Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
Impact: The surrender of ₹30 lakh worth of Maoist leaders is more than just numbers—it’s a major strategic win bringing India closer to ending left-wing extremism by 2026.