US EditionSujatha’s surrender a major setback to Maoist movement, says Bastar IG
Pothula Padmavathi, a 62-year-old senior Maoist leader, surrendered due to deteriorating health and will receive Rs 25 lakh under Telangana's rehabilitation policy, marking a significant blow to the Maoist movement.
- Pothula Padmavathi, also known as Sujatha, surrendered to the Telangana police after 43 years in the Maoist movement on September 13, 2025, citing health issues and a desire to rejoin mainstream life.
- Sujatha was a Central Committee member of CPI and was involved in over 72 criminal cases, marking her surrender as a significant blow to the Maoist movement according to Inspector General of Police P. Sundarraj.
- The Inspector General noted that the Maoist leadership has suffered several recent setbacks, including Sujatha's surrender, indicating a decline in confidence among their ranks.
- In 2025, a total of 404 underground Maoist cadres have surrendered to Telangana police, reflecting a decline in the movement's influence.
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Sujatha, veteran Maoist leader and Kishenji’s wife, surrenders before Telangana police
Sujatha, who was serving as a senior CCM and was in charge of the South Sub-Zonal Bureau of the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, carried a reward of Rs 40 lakh announced by Chhattisgarh Police. Her husband Kishenji, a top Maoist leader, was killed in an encounter in 2011.
CPI (Maoist) Leader Pothula Padmavati Surrenders in Telangana; Receives ₹25 Lakh Reward and Government Support
Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Pothula Padmavati, widow of Kishanji, surrenders to Telangana police after 43 years underground, citing health issues. She will receive ₹25 lakh and rehabilitation benefits under state policy.
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Senior Maoist leader surrenders before Telangana police
Hyderabad, Sep 13 (PTI) CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Pothula Padmavati surrendered before the Telangana police here. Padmavati (62) alias Sujatha, wife of late Maoist leader Mallojula Koteshwar Rao alias Kishanji, has cited health reasons for coming out of CPI (Maoist). She also wanted to join the mainstream in view of the government policies and […]
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