Top Maoist leader Devji surrenders with 16 others in Telangana
Big news from Telangana: Thippiri Tirupati, known as Devji, a top CPI (Maoist) leader, surrendered to police days earlier (before March 7, 2026).
He was not alone; senior member Sangram and about 16 others also gave up arms.
This is seen as a major hit to the Maoists's strength in the region.
Devji's surrender dismantles top Maoist leadership in Telangana
Devji was a key strategist with a ₹1 crore bounty and even led the party after their previous chief was killed.
His surrender, along with others, has pretty much dismantled the top Maoist leadership in Telangana.
Police say only nine local members are still hiding out, and many former Maoists have already returned to regular life through rehab programs.
This comes just before the government's March 31 deadline
This comes amid ongoing government efforts to end Naxalism in India.
With fewer insurgents left and more joining mainstream society, Telangana could finally be moving past decades of conflict, something that matters for everyone who calls it home.