Bihar Declared 'Naxal-Free' As Top Maoist, Who Carried Rs 3 Lakh Bounty On His Head, Surrenders

Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 14:27 IST

A top Maoist surrendered to Bihar Police in Munger, ending the Naxal network in Bihar. He was wanted in 60 cases, with many of them under the stringent UAPA.

The Bihar Police on Thursday claimed that the state has become “Naxal-free" with the surrender of a top Maoist, Suresh Koda alias Mustakim, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 3 lakh on his head.

According to an official statement issued by the police headquarters, Koda surrendered before the Special Task Force (STF) in the Munger district on Wednesday.

He was named in at least 60 cases, many of which were lodged under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Koda surrendered before the authorities along with three assault rifles, hundreds of ammunition, and magazines, along with some cash.

According to the police, the surrender came as steps were being taken to provide benefits under ‘Atmasmarpan Sah Punarvaas Yojana’, a scheme for the rehabilitation of surrendered insurgents.

According to the scheme, Koda will be entitled to receive Rs 3 lakh — equivalent to the reward he was carrying on his head. He will also receive an incentive of Rs 5 lakh, besides a monthly stipend of Rs 10,000 for vocational training for 36 months.

“With the surrender of Koda, the Naxal network has been obliterated in Bihar, and the entire state has become Naxal-free," the statement read.

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