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Telangana DGP Appeals to Maoists: Renounce Violence, Join Mainstream

Telangana's Director General of Police has made a heartfelt appeal to Maoist cadres to surrender and join the mainstream. He highlighted the success of the state's rehabilitation policy, which has seen 721 individuals, including senior leaders, surrender over two years. A special appeal was made to six specific Telangana-born leaders active in other states, with an offer of advanced medical treatment for one ailing senior member. The DGP reiterated that lasting peace can only be achieved through democratic participation and development.

Key Points: Telangana DGP Urges Maoists to Surrender, Join Mainstream

  • 721 Maoists surrendered in 2 years
  • State offers financial aid & rehabilitation
  • Special appeal to 6 named leaders
  • Advanced medical treatment promised
  • Solutions through democratic means
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"Renounce violence, join the mainstream": Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy appeals to Maoists

Telangana DGP appeals to Maoists to surrender, citing 721 rehabilitations and a state policy offering financial aid and medical treatment.

"renounce violence, lay down their arms, and join the democratic mainstream - DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 31

Telangana state Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the underground leaders and cadres of the CPI party to renounce violence, lay down their arms, and join the democratic mainstream to lead safe and dignified lives, as stated in the press release.Recalling the earlier appeal made by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, the DGP urged them to come out of the underground, return to their families, and embrace a peaceful life within society.

DGP stated that, owing to sustained efforts by the Telangana Police over the past two years, as many as 721 Maoists of various ranks from Telangana and Chhattisgarh have surrendered and rejoined the mainstream. This includes four Central Committee members, 19 State Committee members, and 36 Divisional Committee members (DVCMs).The DGP further informed that all surrendered individuals have been extended financial assistance and other benefits under the State Government's comprehensive rehabilitation policy, enabling them to lead respectable lives in their native villages.

The release said that DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy made a special appeal to Telangana natives currently active in Maoist groups in other states--Muppalla Lakshmana Rao alias Ganapathi (72), Pusunuri Narahari alias Santosh (57), Vartha Shekhar alias Mangthu (51), Jode Ratnabai alias Sujatha (68), Nakka Susheela alias Rela (51), and Rangaboyina Bhagya alias Rupi (43)--to return and avail the benefits of the rehabilitation scheme.

In particular, the DGP assured that the State Government would facilitate advanced medical treatment in Hyderabad for Central Committee member Ganapathi, who is reportedly facing health issues. He also recalled the Chief Minister's personal appeal to Ganapathi during a press conference held on March 7, when 130 Maoists had surrendered.Highlighting the growing confidence in the State's rehabilitation policy, the DGP noted that cadres from other states are increasingly showing willingness to surrender.

He urged family members and relatives of those still underground to counsel them and guide them towards a peaceful path.Reiterating that lasting solutions can only be achieved through democratic means in the present context, the DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy once again called upon Maoist cadres to give up violence and become partners in the development.

- ANI

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Priya S
I hope the senior leaders like Ganapathi ji listen to this appeal. At 72, facing health issues, he should come back and spend his remaining years with his family in peace. The government's assurance of medical treatment in Hyderabad shows genuine intent.
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Rohit P
While the appeal sounds good, the real test is the implementation of the rehabilitation policy on the ground. Are these surrendered cadres truly integrated and leading safe lives? We need to ensure they get proper jobs and aren't stigmatized by society.
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Meera T
This is the way forward. Development and dialogue, not bullets. My heart goes out to the families of those still in the underground. I hope they can convince their loved ones to return. A mother's plea is the most powerful.
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David E
Interesting to see this approach. From an outside perspective, offering a peaceful path with financial and medical support seems like a pragmatic strategy to end a long-standing conflict. The personal appeal to senior leaders is a smart move.
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Karthik V
The mention of cadres from other states wanting to surrender is telling. It shows the Telangana model is working. Maybe other affected states should adopt a similar compassionate and comprehensive rehabilitation policy. Jai Telangana!

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