Telangana DGP appeals Maoists to surrender

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy appealed to senior Maoist leaders to surrender and join the mainstream, highlighting that 721 cadres have already surrendered. He assured rehabilitation support and medical assistance, urging families to guide those still underground.

Hyderabad: Telangana State Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy on Monday appealed to senior leaders of the CPI (Maoist), including Muppalla Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathi (72), Pusunuri Narahari alias Santosh (57), Vartha Shekhar alias Mangthu (51), Jode Ratnabai alias Sujatha (68), Nakka Susheela alias Rela (51) and Rangaboyina Bhagya alias Rupi (43), to renounce violence, lay down their arms and join the democratic mainstream to lead safe and dignified lives.

The DGP stated that, owing to sustained efforts by the Telangana Police over the past two years, as many as 721 Maoists of various ranks from Telangana and Chhattisgarh have surrendered and rejoined the mainstream. This includes four Central Committee members, 19 State Committee members and 36 Divisional Committee members (DVCMs).

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The DGP further informed that all surrendered individuals have been extended financial assistance and other benefits under the State government’s comprehensive rehabilitation policy, enabling them to lead respectable lives in their native villages.

He assured that the State government would facilitate advanced medical treatment in Hyderabad for Central Committee member Ganapathi, who is reportedly facing health issues. The DGP urged family members and relatives of those still underground to counsel them and guide them towards a peaceful path.