Hyderabad, Nov. 22 – In another setback for the outlawed “CPI (Maoist)”, 37 underground members of the group – including three holding positions on the State Committee – turned themselves in to the Telangana Police on Saturday.
During the surrender, the cadres handed over eight pieces of firearms: an AK‑47, two SLRs, four .303 rifles, and a G3 rifle, together with 343 rounds of live ammunition in various calibres.
The three State Committee Members who surrendered were Koyyada Sambaiah (aka Azad), Appasi Narayana (aka Ramesh), both from the Telangana State Committee, and Muchaki Somada (aka Erra) of the Dandakarnya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC). All 37 surrendered before Director General of Police (DGP) B. Shivadhar Reddy.
In addition to the state‑level members, three divisional committee members, nine area committee members, and 22 other party personnel joined the mainstream in a coordinated move.
The decision to leave the organisation comes after sustained pressure from security forces, ideological differences, and leadership rifts that have weakened the CPI (Maoist)’s internal coherence. The cadres chose to step away from the group and re‑enter civil life with the assistance of the state’s rehabilitation programme.
“The Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, addressed the CPI (Maoist) members on 21 October, urging them to abandon the organisation and take part in the state’s development. The response was that 37 underground cadres have now returned to mainstream life,” the DGP told reporters.
He added that the choice to surrender reflects a constructive response to the chief minister’s appeal and marks a deliberate step away from extremism toward reintegration with society. The cadres, he said, are prioritising their families and health, and are committed to living peacefully, honourably, and law‑abidingly under the Telangana Government’s rehabilitation scheme.
The surrendered members received the cash rewards that had come with them. Each state‑committee member was allotted Rs 20 lakhs, divisional officers received Rs 5 lakhs, area members were given Rs 4 lakhs, and all other party members got Rs 1 lakh each.
According to Home Ministry guidelines, surrendering with weapons brings extra payments: Rs 4 lakhs for an AK‑47, Rs 2 lakhs for an SLR, Rs 1 lakh for a .303 rifle, and Rs 5,000 for a 410‑mm Muskat rifle.
In total, the DGP confirmed that Rs 1,41,05,000 was handed out individually through demand drafts or cheques. The cadres will also receive further benefits under the state’s rehabilitation policy.
The DGP reiterated the police’s commitment to ensuring all promised benefits are delivered on time, helping the surrendered units rebuild their lives with dignity and security.
Calling the surrender a significant moral triumph, DGP Shivadhar Reddy noted that it validates the Telangana Police’s holistic strategy against the CPI (Maoist). He added that, inspired by this approach, a total of 465 underground cadres—comprising two central committee members, 11 state‑committee members, two divisional secretaries, 11 divisional members, and 44 area members—have surrendered to the police during the year.
The DGP further mentioned that 59 underground cadres are native to Telangana, including five central committee members and 10 state‑committee members. Of those 59, only two state‑committee members, one divisional secretary or divisional member, three area committee members, and two general party members are currently serving within the Telangana State Committee, while the rest operate in other states such as Chhattisgarh.
The group is experiencing a marked decline in organisational strength and operational capacity. Persistent pressure from security forces has disrupted key networks, reduced mobility, and shrank support bases.
Ideological strain has emerged, causing dissatisfaction among members about the movement’s relevance and direction. The disconnect between the leadership’s theoretical stance and the harsh realities has led to disillusionment, particularly among senior cadres who have spent decades underground.
“These internal divisions – factional disputes, mistrust, and unclear strategy – have eroded cohesion, hampered operational decisions, and fed frustration among cadres at all levels,” the DGP said.
“These combined factors have pushed many key personnel to reconsider their involvement and choose surrender, seeking a peaceful and dignified life through rehabilitation and reintegration,” he added.
He closed with a renewed call to all remaining underground cadres from Telangana to renounce violence, re‑enter mainstream society, and contribute to the state’s progress.
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