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Devji Appeared for Law Set Exams: Former Maoist Leader Begins New Legal Journey

Khazavali — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:02:07 +0000

Former Maoist leader Devji appeared for law set exams in Telangana, marking a major step in his journey toward becoming a lawyer. Devji appeared for law set exams after leaving behind decades of underground life and choosing education as his new path.

Devji, also known as Thippiri Tirupathi, appeared for law set exams after surrendering to authorities and returning to mainstream society. He has decided to rebuild his life through education and legal studies. Devji appeared for law set exams with the aim of helping society through law in the future.

The former Maoist leader had left his studies in the early 1980s when he joined the Maoist movement. After nearly four decades, he resumed his education and completed pending examinations. His return to academics shows a strong effort to transform his life.

Officials said he is now preparing to pursue law studies after completing his intermediate education. His journey is seen as a rare example of personal change and rehabilitation.

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Naxalite Surrender: 3 Lakh Reward Rebel Hands Over AK-47 & More

Khazavali — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:59:52 +0000

In a major breakthrough, a Naxalite surrender took place in Bihar on Wednesday. The Naxalite surrender involved Suresh Koda, a Maoist leader who carried a reward of ₹3 lakh on his head. He surrendered before senior police officers and the Special Task Force (STF) in Munger district.

Koda handed over a large cache of weapons. Police seized one AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, two INSAS rifles and around 500 rounds of ammunition.

Officials said Koda had worked with the Maoist Special Area Committee for over 25 years. Police linked him to nearly 60 criminal cases across Munger, Lakhisarai and Jamui districts. These cases include murder and other serious crimes.

Senior officers called the surrender a big success in the fight against Naxal activities in the region. Authorities will now process him under the state’s surrender and rehabilitation policy.

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Top Maoist Leader Sujathakka Reportedly Surrenders in Telangana

Amar Desai — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:11:49 +0000

In a major development, senior Maoist leader and Central Committee member Potula Kalpana, popularly known as Sujathakka or Mainakka, is reported to have surrendered before Telangana police. Sources indicate that the DGP’s office has scheduled a press conference at 12 noon today to make an official announcement.

Reports suggest that Sujathakka, along with three other Maoists, may be presented before the media during the briefing. Sujathakka, originally from Gadwal, is currently the only woman leader in the Maoist Central Committee. She is also known as the wife of top Maoist commander Mallojula Koteshwara Rao (Kishenji), who was killed in a 2011 encounter in West Bengal.

Until recently, she served as the in-charge of the South Bastar Zonal Bureau in Chhattisgarh. Though earlier reports in 2023 claimed she had been detained in Mahabubnagar, Maoist leaders denied it. Now, all eyes are on the Telangana police for official confirmation of her surrender.

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