Telangana Maoist Leaders Surrender: Four Top Leaders Lay Down Arms Before DGP
Telangana Maoist leaders surrender as four top leaders lay down arms before DGP Shivdhar Reddy, signaling a major step toward peace and rehabilitation.
In a significant breakthrough, Telangana Maoist leaders surrender as four top Maoist leaders laid down arms in the presence of Director General of Police Shivdhar Reddy. The surrender marks a major step toward peace and the strengthening of security efforts in the state.
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Leaders Who Surrendered
The senior leaders who surrendered include:
- Tippiri Tirupati alias Devji – Politburo Member
- Malla Raji Reddy alias Sangram – Central Committee Member
- Bade Chokka Rao alias Damodar – State Committee Secretary
- Oil Narasimha Reddy alias Ganganna – State Committee Member
These leaders had reportedly been active in underground activities for over four decades.
Maoist Telangana State Committee Dismantled
Following the surrender, police officials stated that the Maoist Telangana State Committee has been completely dismantled. Authorities described the development as a major success in efforts to bring peace and stability.
Appeal to Remaining Cadres
The DGP urged remaining members to join mainstream life:
- Around 11 Maoist members from Telangana are still absconding
- Authorities appealed to them to surrender and benefit from rehabilitation schemes
Officials emphasized that returning to public life would help them rebuild their future.
Rehabilitation and Financial Assistance
Under the state government’s rehabilitation policy, financial incentives have been announced:
- ₹25 lakh each for Tippiri Tirupati and Malla Raji Reddy
- ₹20 lakh each for Bade Chokka Rao and Oil Narasimha Reddy
The scheme aims to encourage more cadres to give up violence and reintegrate into society.
Background of the Leaders
The surrendered leaders had long involvement in Maoist activities:
- Tippiri Tirupati joined the movement in the early 1980s and held key military roles
- Malla Raji Reddy rose through the ranks from the 1970s and handled major responsibilities
- Bade Chokka Rao and Oil Narasimha Reddy played significant roles at the state level
Their surrender is considered a turning point in the state’s anti-Maoist operations.
The Telangana Maoist leaders surrender marks a major milestone in the state’s security landscape, with four senior leaders joining mainstream life after decades underground. Officials hope this development will encourage other cadres to surrender and contribute to long-term peace and stability in Telangana.
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