Thirty seven Maoists surrender before Telangana DGP in Hyderabad

Thirty seven CPI Maoist members from Telangana and Chhattisgarh surrendered before Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad. Several top leaders carrying high rewards handed over weapons and cash. The DGP said Maoists are facing dwindling strength and urged more to surrender

Hyderabad: In a major development, 37 CPI (Maoist) members from Telangana and Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Among them are Koyyada Sambaiah alias Azad (49), a native of Mulugu district, and Appasi Narayana alias Ramesh (70), a native of Peddapalli district. Both carried rewards of Rs 20 lakh each. Among the important Maoist leaders who surrendered are Muchaki Somada alias Erra (42), State Committee Member in DKSZC and a native of Chhattisgarh, who also carried a reward of Rs 20 lakh.

Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy said the decision of the 37 underground cadres reflects a positive and constructive response to the appeal to surrender. “It also signifies a conscious and pragmatic step to move away from the path of extremism and reintegrate into civil society. They have chosen to prioritise health and family and have resolved to lead a peaceful, dignified and law-abiding life,” he said.

Seven of the 37 cadres who surrendered before the DGP handed over eight firearms including an AK 47, two SLRs, four .303 rifles and a G3 rifle along with 346 live ammunition of various calibres. A total amount of Rs 1.41 crore was handed over to the surrendered Maoists.

Telangana DGP said that a total of 59 cadres from Telangana are active and working with the CPI (Maoist) party. “Of the eight Central Committee Members, five are natives of Telangana State,” he said.

He said the Maoists are facing a significant decline in organisational strength and operational capabilities resulting in large surrenders. “Over recent years, the outfit sustained pressure from security forces, resulting in disruption of key networks, reduced mobility and shrinking support base. Ideological differences have emerged within the organisation, creating dissatisfaction among cadres regarding the relevance and direction of the movement,” said Shivadhar Reddy.

He added that so far 465 Maoists of different ranks have surrendered in Telangana in 2025.

The Telangana DGP appealed to the Maoists to surrender and added, “You can surrender with the help of revenue officials, local politicians, press persons or your relatives. We assure to take care of your rehabilitation as per the guidelines of the Telangana government.