Surrender of Mangal and Malati

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1. News23 Oct 2026

   Maoist couple carrying Rs 7 lakh combined bounty surrender before Kolkata Police

   KOLKATA: A Maoist couple, Mangal and Malati, who were active in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest region, surrendered before Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand at t

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A couple identified as Maoists turned themselves in to the authorities to end their time in hiding.

   Who:

   The couple are Mangal and Malati, and the agency involved is the Kolkata Police.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kolkata, West Bengal.

   Why:

   The couple had a combined bounty of 7 lakh rupees placed on their heads.

   What it means:

   The couple is now in the custody of the Kolkata Police following their surrender.

   The New Indian Express
2. News23 Oct 2026

   Maoist couple with Rs 7 lakh combined bounty surrender before Kolkata Police

   Mangal and Malati surrendered their weapons before Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand. Their decision reflects growing pressure on Maoist cadres operating in Jharkhand's Saranda region.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A couple identified as Maoists turned themselves in to the authorities.

   Who:

   Mangal and Malati are the Maoist couple who surrendered, and the Kolkata Police is the agency receiving them.

   When:

   Reported on 23 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Kolkata, West Bengal.

   Why:

   They surrendered while facing a combined bounty, which is a reward offered by the police for their capture.

   What it means:

   The surrender concludes their time as fugitives, and the authorities will now proceed with legal processes for them.

   India Today