108 armed Maoists carrying a reward of Rs 3.29 crore surrender in Jagdalpur, including 44 women cadres.  

Raipur - Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, describing the ongoing campaign against Maoist violence in the Bastar region as a major success, said that now it is not guns but trust that is prevailing in Bastar. He said that the decision of 108 armed Maoist cadres carrying a bounty of ₹3.29 crore in Jagdalpur to abandon the path of violence and return to the mainstream of society is a clear indication of the positive change taking place in Bastar towards peace, good governance, and development. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that these surrendered Maoist cadres also include 44 female Maoists. This demonstrates the growing confidence of the people of Bastar in moving forward on the path of development and peace. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that due to the state government's rehabilitation policy, the coordinated efforts of the security forces, and the rapid development work taking place in the Bastar region, a large number of Maoists are abandoning the path of violence and joining the mainstream of society. This is strengthening the atmosphere of peace in Bastar and positive changes are visible in the lives of the common people. Chief Minister Shri Sai praised the courage of the security forces, the efforts of the administration, and the cooperation of the local people for this success. He said that the people of Bastar now want to move forward towards development and prosperity, free from fear and violence. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, decisive action is being taken against Naxalism. The Chhattisgarh government, in coordination with the central government, is moving forward resolutely towards the complete elimination of Naxalism. He said that the state government's goal is to make Bastar, and the entire state of Chhattisgarh, free from fear, peaceful, and developed. To this end, continuous work is being done on all three fronts: security, development, and trust. The Chief Minister reiterated that the creation of a fear-free and developed Chhattisgarh is the government's unwavering resolve.