Dreaded Maoist Deva Surrenders to Telangana Police: 'Not Out of Fear'

• Maoist leader Badse Sukka alias Deva, along with 19 other cadres, surrendered to Telangana Police in Hyderabad.
• DGP B Shivadhar Reddy stated Deva's surrender signifies the 'almost collapse' of CPI (Maoist)'s People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA).
• Deva claimed he decided to surrender after being apprehended by police, not out of fear or government deadlines.
• He was a key figure, second only to Madvi Hidma, and took charge of PLGA after Hidma's death.
• Deva was involved in major attacks like Darbha Ghati and Sukma–Bijapur ambushes, carrying a Rs 25.47 lakh reward.

Why It Matters: Dreaded Maoist Deva surrendered to Telangana Police, claiming it wasn't out of fear, marking a major blow to the CPI (Maoist).