Top Maoist Commanders Surrender in Telangana, 20 Others Follow with Weapons

• 20 Maoists, including top commanders Barse Deva (PLGA Battalion Chief) and Kankanala Rajireddy, surrendered to Telangana police.
• The surrender took place at the DGP's office in Hyderabad in the presence of DGP Shivadhar Reddy.
• Police seized 48 sophisticated weapons, a large quantity of ammunition, and Rs. 20 lakh cash from the surrendered Maoists.
• This event is considered a major blow to the Maoist party, collapsing its structure and significantly reducing PLGA battalion strength.
• Maoists cited Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's call and improved rehabilitation schemes as reasons for their surrender.

Why It Matters: Major blow to Maoists as top commanders and 20 others surrender with weapons in Telangana.