Security forces in Jharkhand achieved a significant milestone on Thursday with the surrender of 27 Maoists, the largest collective surrender in the state’s history. Among the surrendered group were 25 Maoists active in Saranda and Kolhan regions, along with two members of the banned Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP).
The surrender took place at the police headquarters in Ranchi in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) Tadasha Mishra and other senior officials from the police department and CRPF. Notably, eight hardcore Maoists who surrendered had cash rewards on their heads, with amounts ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.
The surrendered extremists were linked to 426 serious cases across various police stations in the state, involving charges like murder, attacks on security forces, extortion, explosions, and other violent activities. Additionally, they handed over a significant cache of arms and ammunition during the surrender, including various firearms and live cartridges.
The success of the security forces and the state government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy were instrumental in convincing the Maoists to reintegrate into society. The surrendered individuals included sub-zonal commanders, area commanders, active CPI (Maoist) cadres, and key figures like Gadi Munda, Nagendra Munda, and Rekha Munda.
