In a significant breakthrough for anti-Naxal operations in Jharkhand, ten Maoists laid down their arms in West Singhbhum district on Thursday. The surrender took place in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta and senior officials at a formal ceremony in Chaibasa. This marks another major step in the state’s efforts to weaken the insurgent network that has been active in the dense forest regions for decades.
The group consisted of six men and four women, all of whom were directly linked with squads operating under notorious Maoist leaders Misir Besra alias Sagar and Patiram Manjhi alias Anal — both of whom carry a bounty of ₹1 crore each. The surrendered members were identified as Rando Bordpai, Gardi Koda, Johan Purti, Nirso Sidu, Ghonor Devgam, Gaumeya Koda, Kera Koda, Kari Kayam, Savitri Gop, and Pradeep Singh. Their desertion is being seen as a serious blow to the leadership structure of the Maoist cadres in the region.
At the surrender ceremony held at the Chaibasa police lines, the Maoists not only handed over their weapons but also pledged to shun violence and integrate into mainstream society. Officials lauded the decision, stating that the development will encourage more extremists to follow suit and participate in rehabilitation programs offered by the government. The event underscores the continued success of coordinated security measures and developmental initiatives aimed at restoring peace in Maoist-affected districts of Jharkhand.
