In Kothagudem, Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju handed over Rs 9.5 lakh in reward money to three surrendered Maoists as part of a government-sanctioned rehabilitation initiative. He condemned the Maoist leadership for exploiting tribals and urged remaining underground cadres to surrender and embrace democratic methods.
Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy
Six Maoists, including one female cadre, surrendered to Kothagudem police under Telangana government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy. They will receive financial assistance and rehabilitation support, while Operation Cheyutha continues developmental work in remote tribal areas
In South Bastar, 71 Maoists, including 30 with bounties, surrendered to police under Chhattisgarh’s rehabilitation drive. Many were involved in violence for years. The state will help them reintegrate with financial aid, skill training, and land support
Members of Errapalli Revolutionary People’s Committee of Chhattisgarh impressed with Telangana government’s rehabilitation policy, says Superintendent of Police