Hyderabad: Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy urged senior Maoist leaders to renounce violence and join the democratic mainstream.
He appealed to leaders including Muppalla Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathi, Pusunuri Narahari alias Santosh, Vartha Shekhar alias Mangthu, Jode Ratnabai alias Sujatha, Nakka Susheela alias Rela and Rangaboyina Bhagya alias Rupi to lay down arms.
Shivadhar Reddy said those who surrendered could lead safe and dignified lives under government support. He added that the appeal aimed to encourage more cadres to return to normal life.
Shivadhar Reddy highlights surrender and rehabilitation efforts
He said sustained efforts by Telangana Police over the past two years led to 721 Maoists surrendering. These included members from Telangana and Chhattisgarh across various ranks.
The DGP said the surrendered cadre included four Central Committee members, 19 State Committee members and 36 Divisional Committee members. As a result, he said the movement towards mainstream integration had strengthened.
He stated that authorities provided financial assistance and rehabilitation benefits to all surrendered individuals. In addition, he said these measures helped them rebuild lives in their native villages.
Shivadhar Reddy also assured that the government would provide advanced medical treatment in Hyderabad to senior leader Ganapathi, who was reportedly facing health issues.
He urged families of those still underground to counsel them. At the same time, he asked them to guide their relatives towards a peaceful path.