Telangana Maoists Suffer Major Blow: 41 Surrender, Key Leaders Among Them

• 41 Maoists, including key leaders like Erragolla Ravi (Divisional Committee Member), surrendered to DGP Shivdhar Reddy in Hyderabad.
• The surrendered individuals handed over 24 firearms, including an INSAS LMG, three AK-47 rifles, and five SLR rifles.
• Reasons for surrender include dissatisfaction with party leadership, health issues, and faith in government rehabilitation schemes.
• The government offers financial aid, reward money, housing, and employment to help them integrate into the mainstream.
• Police cite severe internal conflicts, ideological differences, dwindling public support, and continuous police operations as reasons for the party's weakening, with hundreds surrendering in 2025.

Why It Matters: Telangana Maoist movement faces a significant setback as 41 members, including key leaders, surrender due to internal strife and government efforts.