Patna, Bihar: In a landmark development, Bihar police announced that the surrender of top Maoist operative Suresh Koda, also known as Mustakeem, marks the state as officially “Naxal-free.” Koda, a resident of Paisra village in Munger district, carried a bounty of ₹3 lakh and was a key member of a lethal Naxal platoon.
According to a statement from the police headquarters late Wednesday, Koda had over 60 cases registered against him, including several under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He surrendered to the Special Task Force (STF) in Munger along with three assault rifles—including an AK-47 and an AK-56—two INSAS rifles, 505 rounds of ammunition, magazines, and some cash.
Koda will now benefit from the state’s “Surrender-cum-Rehabilitation Scheme,” which provides a reward of ₹5 lakh in addition to the previously declared ₹3 lakh bounty, along with vocational training support of ₹10,000 per month for 36 months. Police officials stated, “With Koda’s surrender, the Naxal network in Bihar has been completely dismantled, making the state Naxal-free.”
Suresh Koda’s notoriety stems from his 25-year career in the Maoist movement. Operating from the hills of Munger, he repeatedly evaded law enforcement. As a senior member of the Naxals’ Special Action Cell (SAC), he wielded significant influence within the organization. Following his surrender, Koda apologized to the public for his past actions. His family welcomed the move, calling it a positive step toward reform.
Bihar officials hailed Koda’s surrender as a historic moment in the state’s fight against left-wing extremism, emphasizing that the dismantling of his network marks a major victory for law enforcement and public safety.
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