Kalumu Payiki, a senior member of the CPI (Maoist), surrendered to Kothagudem police due to health issues, growing encounters, and disillusionment with Maoist leadership
SP B Rohith Raju informed that Cherla LOS commander, Sodi Pojji alias Chiluka and Manugur LGS commander, Madavi Somidi alias Ramya of Bhadradri Kothagudem-Alluri Sitaramaraju divisional committee (BK-ASR) were the surrendered naxals
