Telangana police renew appeal to underground CPI (Maoist) cadres to surrender

The Telangana Police renewed their appeal to underground CPI (Maoist) leaders and cadres to return to the mainstream and lead what they described as a peaceful and secure life with their families.

The appeal, made on February 15, follows an earlier call by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy urging Maoist members to surrender and reintegrate into society.

In a statement, Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy said the government was committed to extending support and rehabilitation benefits to those who choose to give up underground activities.

According to the officer, 588 Maoist leaders and cadres at various levels have rejoined normal life over the past two years through what they termed sustained efforts by the department. Officials said those who surrendered had availed themselves of benefits under the State government’s Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy and were now living in their native villages with their families.

The police claimed that the implementation of the rehabilitation measures had also encouraged underground Maoists from other States to surrender before the Telangana Police and reintegrate into society.

In the latest appeal, the DGP specifically referred to the 15 remaining cadres from Telangana and urged them to come forward and join the mainstream. He stated that those who surrender would be provided immediate assistance under the government’s rehabilitation scheme and assured of support for resettlement in their villages or towns.

The police maintained that changing circumstances required peaceful and constructive approaches and called upon underground CPI (Maoist) members to reunite with their families and contribute to the State’s development.