Eight Maoists Surrender Before Ramagundam CP In Peddapalli
Speaking on the occasion, Jha said the group comprised individuals who had performed various roles within the Maoist hierarchy and were primarily active along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, particularly in Bijapur district. Of the eight, seven hail from Rampur village in Chhattisgarh, while one is a native of Telangana
KARIMNAGAR: In a major boost to the state’s anti-insurgency efforts, eight members of the banned CPI Maoist Party surrendered before Ramagundam Police Commissioner Amber Kishore Jha in Peddapalli district on Saturday.
The surrendered cadres include a militia commander and members associated with the cultural and courier wings of the outfit. They expressed their willingness to renounce violence and reintegrate into mainstream society. Addressing the gathering at the Commissionerate office, the Commissioner assured them of all benefits under the Telangana government’s rehabilitation policy.
Speaking on the occasion, Jha said the group comprised individuals who had performed various roles within the Maoist hierarchy and were primarily active along the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, particularly in Bijapur district. Of the eight, seven hail from Rampur village in Chhattisgarh, while one is a native of Telangana.
Those who surrendered include Dharmaji Srikanth, 33, from Jagtial district, who functioned as a senior courier for top Maoist leaders such as Azad and Damodar; Podiyma Kamulu, 30, a militia commander involved in local mobilisation; Kunjam Lakke, 23, a female cadre who survived a high-profile encounter in Andhra Pradesh; and Kunjam Unga, 28, a GAD commander responsible for logistics and intelligence gathering. The others are Mudiyam Joga, associated with the cultural wing, and Modam Bhima, Mudikam Sukram and Mudiyam Mangu, who were members of local and jungle committees.
The Police Commissioner said the decision to surrender was driven by the Telangana Police’s welfare-oriented initiatives and the government’s humane approach towards reformed Maoists. He noted that Maoist recruitment had fallen to an all-time low, as educated youth were increasingly opting for lawful livelihoods rather than extremist ideology.
Reiterating the slogan ‘Puru Vaddu–Ooru Muddu’ (No to War, Yes to Village), Jha said the surrendered cadres would receive financial assistance and livelihood support under the rehabilitation scheme to help them rebuild their lives peacefully.
He also appealed to remaining Maoists operating in Peddapalli, Adilabad and Karimnagar districts to surrender and rejoin their families, assuring them of administrative support for a dignified and independent future. Additional DCP Srinivas, AR ACP Pratap, and inspectors Rajendra Prasad and Bhimesh, along with other police personnel, were present.