Balaghat Triumph: Naxal Surrender Marks New Era of Peace

Ten hardcore Naxalites, including four women, surrendered in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, reducing Naxal influence. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared Dindori and Mandla free from Naxalism. The government plans further eradication efforts, offering a rehabilitation package to those who abandon violence and join the mainstream.

In a significant development, ten hardcore Naxalites, including four women, surrendered in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, marking a decisive step in the state's anti-Naxal campaign. The group, carrying a collective bounty of Rs 2.36 crore, presented modern weapons, such as AK-47 and INSAS rifles, to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

Yadav declared the regions of Dindori and Mandla now free from Naxal influence, announcing the start of a complete eradication campaign in Balaghat from January. Those who surrender will receive a 15-year rehabilitation package as part of the government's surrender policy, he emphasized.

The surrendered Naxalites were part of the 'Bhoramdeo area committee', and the government is committed to freeing the state from Naxalism by January 2026. New security camps and strengthened efforts are aiding this initiative, with increased surrenders reported across affected areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)