RANCHI: As many as 27 Maoists surrendered before Jharkhand Police on Thursday in the presence of Director General of Police (DGP) Tadasha Mishra, officials confirmed. The ultras, associated with the banned CPI (Maoist), laid down arms before senior officials of the Jharkhand Police, Jharkhand Jaguar, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), among other security units.
Operation Navjeevan Brings Results
The surrender took place under the state's 'Operation Navjeevan' initiative, which aims to bring Maoist cadres back into the mainstream. A senior police officer stated, "Twenty-seven Maoists, wanted in a large number of cases, surrendered before the police under 'Operation Navjeevan'. A total of 22 Maoists were killed, 44 arrested, and 29 surrendered in 2026. We appeal to the remaining few to return to the mainstream."
Rehabilitation and Future Operations
DGP Tadasha Mishra emphasized that security forces would continue their joint operations to eliminate extremism from the state. She assured full administrative support for the rehabilitation of the surrendered cadres. "The 27 Maoists who surrendered on Thursday would be rehabilitated with full support from the administration, she said.
CRPF Inspector General Saket Singh also appealed to remaining Maoists, stating, "We appeal to those who have not surrendered to renounce the path of violence and come to the mainstream."
The surrendered Maoists were involved in multiple cases, including attacks on security forces and extortion. Their decision to surrender is seen as a significant achievement for the security forces in their ongoing efforts to curb left-wing extremism in the region.
Authorities have reiterated that any Maoist willing to surrender will be provided with rehabilitation benefits, including financial assistance, skill training, and support for livelihood, under the government's surrender and rehabilitation policy.
