Former Maoist Leader Gade Innaiah Arrested by NIA for Maoist Propaganda

• Former Maoist leader and social activist Gade Innaiah was arrested by NIA for allegedly speaking in support of the banned Maoist party.
• He was taken into custody after participating in and speaking at a memorial service for deceased top Maoist leader Katha Ramachandra Reddy (Vikalp).
• Officials registered a case under UAPA, alleging his speech propagated Maoist ideology, criticized the government, and incited armed struggle.
• NIA conducted inspections at his orphanage and residence in Jafargadh Mandal Center, Jangaon district, seizing mobile phones and digital devices.
• Innaiah, who runs an orphanage, is being investigated for potential illegal activities under its guise and suspected funding to Maoists.

Why It Matters: NIA arrested Gade Innaiah under UAPA for propagating Maoist ideology at a memorial service.