Kothagudem Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju distributed Rs 55.60 lakh in government-sanctioned rewards to 10 surrendered Maoists. The beneficiaries belonged to different cadres and were encouraged to utilise the money wisely for rehabilitation and sustainable livelihoods
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.
In a major boost to anti-Maoist efforts, 314 Maoists of various ranks have surrendered to police in Kothagudem district over the past eight months under ‘Operation Cheyutha’. Eight cadres, including a woman, surrendered on Tuesday, receiving immediate assistance and promises of rehabilitation.
Six CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendered in Kothagudem, impressed by welfare and development measures under ‘Operation Cheyutha’. With 306 cadres surrendering this year, the police highlight improved health and family-focused motivations among lower-rank Maoists seeking to return to mainstream life
CAPFs will set up camps on Karreguttalu hillocks to safeguard forest wealth and support adivasi access. As many as 300 Maoists have surrendered in Kothagudem under Operation Cheyutha, citing welfare schemes and party decline as major reasons
The surrendered naxals were identified as Vanjam Deva of Burugupadu of Cherla mandal, Kampelli Raj Kumar alias Ranjith of Gunneruvaram of Karimnagar district.
