Key Maoist Leaders Surrender Before DGP as Telangana Moves Closer to Maoist Free Status
Telangana’s campaign to eliminate Maoist influence gained momentum as senior leaders surrendered before DGP Shivadhar Reddy marking a major security milestone while a few cadres remain underground.
- Senior Maoist leaders surrender before DGP Shivadhar Reddy.
- Telangana records major progress toward Maoist free status.
- Authorities urge remaining underground cadres to rejoin society.
Telangana is steadily nearing its goal of becoming a Maoist free state, with a major breakthrough recorded as four senior Maoist leaders surrendered before Shivadhar Reddy, the state Director General of Police. The surrender signals a decisive moment in the long running internal security campaign.
Those who laid down arms include Dev G alias Tippiri Tirupati, Mallarajireddy, Bade Chokkarao alias Damodar, and Nunne Narasimha Reddy. Among them, Dev G currently held a key organisational role as a party secretary, making the surrender particularly significant for security agencies.
Officials stated that the development marks a symbolic closure of Maoist activity in Telangana, with the event taking place at the Integrated Command and Control Centre. The police leadership welcomed the decision, describing it as a step towards restoring peace and stability in affected regions.
According to senior officials, Dev G entered the Maoist movement in 1982 and remained underground for decades. With this surrender, the total number of Maoists who have returned to civilian life in Telangana has reached 590. Authorities confirmed that 11 cadres are still absconding.
The police appealed to those still underground to abandon violence and join the mainstream. The state assured rehabilitation support and reintegration assistance to surrendered members to help them rebuild their lives peacefully.
Police officials also clarified that former top leader Ganapathi is no longer in forest areas and is believed to be outside active zones, while Pasunuri Narahari is said to be operating in Jharkhand. A renewed appeal was made to remaining senior leaders to surrender and choose a lawful path forward.
