At least 60 Maoists surrendered before the police in Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana on Saturday. Officials confirmed that the mass surrender took place at the Superintendent of Police (SP) office in Kothagudem. The district shares a border with Sukma, a region in Chhattisgarh known for Maoist activity.
The surrender was announced at a press conference attended by senior officials, including SP Rohith Raju and the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Multi-Zone 1. The Bhadrachalam Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) was also present.
According to the police, the surrendered Maoists belonged to different ranks within the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). Among them, at least 16 were women. Many of the surrendered individuals came from the Bijapur and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh, both considered strongholds of Maoist activity.
Officials credited the government’s efforts in persuading Maoists to give up violence and join mainstream society. The police explained that the insurgents were made aware of various welfare schemes and rehabilitation packages offered by the state government.
SP Rohith Raju expressed satisfaction over the development, saying, “It is encouraging to see these individuals choose to leave the path of violence and return to society.” He also mentioned that one of the surrendered Maoists held a high-ranking position.
This surrender follows a similar event on March 4, when 14 Maoists laid down their arms in the same district. Earlier, on February 13, 19 Maoists from Chhattisgarh had surrendered before the Bhadradri Kothagudem police.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has repeatedly stated that Maoist insurgency will be eradicated by March 2026, ensuring that no citizen will lose their life due to this conflict.
