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In a major setback to the CPI (Maoist), four top leaders, including Politburo and Central Committee members, surrendered before Telangana police. Officials said the organisation’s apex and state leadership structures have collapsed following the reintegration of the cadres.

A CPI (Maoist) area committee member from South Bastar surrendered before Kothagudem police under Operation Cheyutha. Police said 359 Maoist cadres have surrendered since January 2025 and are availing rehabilitation benefits provided by the Telangana government.

Three Maoists and a Maharashtra C-60 commando were killed during an ongoing anti-naxal operation along the Gadchiroli and Narayanpur border. Another commando was injured. Security forces recovered weapons, while operations continue in the region.

Forty-seven villages in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-affected Bastar region celebrated Republic Day for the first time, unfurling the Tricolour amid improved security, growing public trust and expanding development, marking a milestone in democratic restoration

  Twenty-nine Naxalites, including a Rs 2 lakh reward head, surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district under the “Poona Margem” rehabilitation initiative. Enhanced security, anti-Naxal operations, and government incentives weakened Maoist influence in the Darbha division, encouraging reintegration into society 

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy announced that only 17 active underground cadres from Telangana remain in the CPI (Maoist), a sharp decline from the earlier estimate of 50. While one State Committee Member and four Area Committee Members are still active in Chhattisgarh.

Telangana police expect more CPI (Maoist) cadres to surrender in the coming year. The DGP said 509 Maoists have already surrendered, adding that the movement has lost support and recruitment has stopped. Rehabilitation benefits are offered under the State’s surrender policy.

The NIA arrested Gade Innaiah, a social worker from Jangaon, Telangana, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for alleged links with CPI (Maoist). He runs an orphanage for 200 children. NIA cited investigation and witness protection as grounds for custody.

In a major blow to the CPI Maoist, 41 underground cadres, including six senior leaders, surrendered before the Telangana Police in Hyderabad. They handed over arms and ammunition, citing security pressure and hardships, and will receive benefits under the State rehabilitation policy.

With most PLGA leaders eliminated and zones dismantled, the group’s influence is at its weakest

The CPI (Maoist) alleged that top leader Madivi Hidma, his wife Raje and others were captured unarmed in Vijayawada and later killed in a fake encounter by Andhra Pradesh police. The party called for a nation-wide bandh on November 23.

Top Maoist Commander Madivi Hidma, killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh earlier this week along with his wife Raje, was laid to rest in his native village Puvarthi, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. Despite police restrictions, thousands of adivasis attended the funeral.

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) cadres in a coordinated intelligence-led operation across several districts, dealing a major blow to the South Bastar and Dandakaranya networks. Senior leaders were among those held, and arms, cash and memory cards were seized

The CPI (Maoist) condemned the recent surrender of Mallojula Venugopal Rao and Takkalapalli Vasudeva Rao, labeling them ‘traitors’. A statement issued by the Maoist Central Committee spokesperson urged the public to punish them and urged others who surrendered to reconsider

CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Takkalapalli Vasudeva Rao alias Rupesh, who surrendered to police in Chhattisgarh, urged his comrades to give up arms. The 61-year-old leader from Mulug district said he now prioritises peace and rehabilitation over armed struggle

In a potential major blow to left-wing extremism, top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao (Sonu 'Dada') allegedly surrendered with 60 cadres in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The unverified report, if confirmed, could signal a significant weakening of the outlawed CPI (Maoist).

Three senior CPI (Maoist) leaders who were underground for over three decades surrendered before Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad. The police termed it a major breakthrough and said 412 Maoists have surrendered so far in 2025

Two CPI (Maoist) Central Committee members from Telangana, Katta Ramachandra Reddy (Raju Dada) and Kadari Satyanarayana Reddy (Kosa Dada), were killed in an encounter in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh. Weapons, explosives, and Maoist literature were recovered, delivering a major setback to the outfit

A Naxalite was killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday morning. The encounter took place in Abhujmaad forest, adjoining Maharashtra, as forces conducted a search operation based on intelligence about Naxalite presence.

Maoist pamphlets appeared in Mulugu district, urging people to mark CPI (Maoist)’s 21st Foundation Week from September 21–27. The central committee called for mass mobilisation, protection of its armed wing PLGA, and resilience against “Operation Kagar.”