29 Naxals Surrender in Sukma Under Poona Margem Scheme, Gogunda Naxal-Free

• 29 Maoists from Sukma's Gogunda area surrendered under Chhattisgarh's Poona Margem Rehabilitation Scheme.
• The surrendered Naxals were part of the Keralapal Area Committee of the Darbha Division, including armed cadres and support systems.
• A security camp in Gogunda and direct interaction with villagers by district officials built trust, leading to the mass surrender.
• The surrendered Maoists were involved in major Naxal incidents in Sukma but have now chosen a peaceful life.
• Continuous anti-Naxal operations, new security camps, and administration's proactiveness are weakening Maoist presence in Sukma.

Why It Matters: 29 Naxals surrendered in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, under the Poona Margem scheme, signaling a major blow to Maoists.