Breaking news from the anti-Naxal front: Senior Maoist commander Devji has surrendered to Telangana authorities, marking a critical erosion of insurgent strength. Aliases like Thippiri Tirupati, Mallav Raju Reddy, Murali, and Sangram masked the identity of this Rs 1 crore bounty fugitive from Jagtial district.
Active primarily in Chhattisgarh post-Basav Raju’s death, Devji spearheaded the PLGA and was a master tactician. His surrender, alongside fellow Naxals, underscores the pressure from coordinated security sweeps in border zones. Chhattisgarh’s Deputy CM Vijay Sharma celebrated it as a game-changer towards the March 31, 2026, Naxalism eradication goal.
The government vows full rehabilitation packages for defectors, facilitating their societal return. This high-profile capitulation is seen as a cornerstone success, likely to catalyze more surrenders amid escalating operations.
As forces maintain momentum, optimism grows for stabilizing strife-torn regions. Devji’s move could herald a tipping point, shifting the narrative from conflict to reconciliation and development across Naxal heartlands.