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3mo ago

130 Maoists Surrender in Hyderabad as Telangana Declares State Unit Defunct

Officials describe the PLGA’s presence in the state as broken, with the government shifting to rehabilitation ahead of a March 31 deadline.

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Addressing the surrendered Maoists, CM Revanth Reddy said 'there are another 20 days left. I appeal to all those who have not surrendered to come overground'. | By special arrangement
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Overview

  • Cadres handed over 124 firearms, including an LMG, 31 AK‑47s and 21 INSAS rifles, along with more than 5,200 rounds of ammunition.
  • Police said the surrender effectively ends the CPI (Maoist) operational structure in Telangana, declaring the state committee defunct.
  • Of the 130 who surrendered, 125 are from Chhattisgarh, four from Telangana and one from Andhra Pradesh, according to the DGP.
  • The state announced rehabilitation support and eligibility for rewards totaling over Rs 4.18 crore, with proposals for housing, medical cover and case reviews within legal limits.
  • Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy appealed to underground leader Muppala Laxmana Rao (Ganapathi) to give up arms before March 31, noting 721 Maoists have surrendered in Telangana since January 2024.