Sujatha’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 Telangana Police after 43 years underground, marking her exit from the Maoist movement.
- Sujatha cited health reasons for her surrender and expressed the desire to join the mainstream due to government support, according to Telangana DGP Jitender.
- Her surrender is seen as a significant boost for security forces and may encourage others to abandon armed struggle, as noted by Telangana DGP Jitender.
- Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar urged Maoists to renounce violence and join development efforts, as Sujatha's surrender may inspire others.
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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.

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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