10 Hardcore Maoists, including Most Wanted Kabir, Surrender in MP

In the biggest surrender of Naxalites so far in Madhya Pradesh, 10 Maoists, including the most wanted commander Surendar alias Kabir and four women Naxals, surrendered in the presence of MP Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav in Balaghat on Sunday evening.

According to police officials, the surrendered Naxals carried a combined reward of Rs 2.36 crore.

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They belong to the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division. The Maoists had contacted for surrender on Saturday, and they were brought to the police lines at Balaghat late at night.

The formal surrender took place at the police lines in Balaghat today. The Maoists also surrendered their AK-47 rifles, INSAS rifles, SLRs, detonators, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

As per information, Surendar alias Kabir carried a reward of Rs 77 lakh.

Police officials said the other naxals have been identified, including Rakesh Hodi, Lal Singh, Naveen, Vikram, Samar, Shilpa, Jayshila, and Zarina.

On the occasion, CM Dr Yadav handed them copies of the Constitution and said that the government’s campaign against Naxalism would intensify from January due to continuous search operations, encounters and police pressure.

“Dindori and Mandla (in MP) are now completely free from Naxal influence,” Dr Yadav said.

“A complete Naxal eradication campaign will begin in Balaghat from January. Those who return to the mainstream will get a rehabilitation package for 15 years, while strict action will continue against those who do not,” he announced.

On the occasion, MP Director General of Police Kailash Makwana also presented details related to the anti-Naxal operations.