In a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist), Badse Sukka, known as Deva and commanding a bounty of Rs 75 lakh, surrendered to Telangana Police along with 19 other Maoists. This surrender signifies the collapse of the CPI (Maoist)’s stronghold in Telangana, as confirmed by Telangana Director General of Police Sivadhar Reddy. The organization’s Telangana State Committee is now on the verge of disintegration, with only one State Committee Member remaining.
Kankanala Raji Reddy, also known as Venkatesh and an SCM, surrendered simultaneously, dealing a decisive blow to the PLGA and the CPI (Maoist)’s state-level leadership. The surrender marks the end of the PLGA Battalion and the Telangana State Committee of the CPI (Maoist), according to the DGP. Cadres handed over arms caches linked to senior Maoist leaders, including Hiduma and Badse Deva, totaling 48 weapons, such as LMGs, rifles, AK-47s, INSAS rifles, and ammunition.
Badse Sukka, a prominent tribal leader in the CPI (Maoist), was a key figure within the organization and succeeded Madavi Hiduma. He played a significant role in various Maoist attacks, including the Jhiam Ghati ambush. Sukka, who received extensive military training, was appointed Battalion Commander after Hiduma’s departure. The surrender, part of the surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy, will see the 20 cadres receiving a total reward of Rs 1.81 crore after due process.
