IPS Sumathi: The Force Behind Historic Maoist Surrender in Telangana

• IPS officer B Sumathi was the silent architect behind the historic surrender of top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other leaders in Telangana.
• As head of the Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) of Telangana Police, Sumathi oversaw delicate negotiations to bring high-ranking ultras into the mainstream.
• Devuji, a key Central Committee and politburo member, along with Malla Raji Reddy and two other senior cadre, formally surrendered.
• DGP B Shivadhar Reddy lauded Sumathi and her SIB team for their crucial role in facilitating the surrender, emphasizing their professional intelligence work.
• Sumathi, a seasoned Intelligence official, has overseen the surrender of 591 Maoist leaders and cadres over the past two years and played a key role in undercover operations.