Maoist Surrender Marks New Dawn for Telangana
With the surrender of 42 Maoists, Telangana is now completely free of CPI (Maoist) armed formations, according to DGP B Shivadhar Reddy. Leading the surrender was Sodi Malla, a PLGA Battalion commander, among others from the Telangana State Committee. This marks a significant success in countering Left Wing Extremism.
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Telangana has achieved a key milestone in its battle against Left Wing Extremism, as 42 Maoists, including 11 from the Telangana State Committee (TSC), have surrendered, as confirmed by DGP B Shivadhar Reddy on Friday.
Among those who laid down arms was Sodi Malla, known as Keshal, a prominent commander within the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Battalion. The surrender included sophisticated weaponry such as AK-47s and SLR rifles, significantly dwindling the strength of CPI (Maoist) armed formations in the state.
Reddy highlighted that the state's persistent efforts have led to a marked decline in Maoist cadres from Telangana, now down to five from 125 in 2023, reflecting the government's effective rehabilitation policies and the unwavering commitment of law enforcement agencies.
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