The letter emphasized that the surrender would not be individual but collective, with all members leaving simultaneously. This decision follows a clear weakening of the party after recent encounters with security forces, which led to the deaths of prominent Maoist leaders Mallojula, Ashanna, and Hidma.

According to the communication, the central leadership requested the remaining members to surrender. The move was said to provide the party members time to reintegrate into civilian life. Maoists reportedly sought some respite in daily routines before joining the mainstream, citing safety and personal adjustments as reasons.

Security experts believe this mass surrender could significantly change the region’s law and order scenario. Authorities are reportedly preparing to coordinate reintegration programs. The development is being closely monitored across the state, raising hopes of ending decades-long insurgency in Dandakaranya.

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Prakash, a native of Mandamarri in Mancherial district, played a key role in Maoist activities for over four decades. He began his journey in the early 1980s during the “Go to the Villages” movement. Later, he became the president of the Singareni Workers’ Union, which operated under the Maoist wing.

Over the years, Prakash organized several campaigns in the National Park area and remained active in the CPI-Maoist party for nearly 45 years. His leadership influenced multiple generations of activists across Telangana and neighboring states.

Officials said his surrender marks a major success for the Telangana Police’s efforts to encourage Maoist cadre to surrender. His move is expected to inspire other members to give up arms and join peaceful, lawful life.

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The Maoist carrying ₹1 cr bounty killed in Jharkhand was identified as Sahdev Soren, a senior leader of the banned CPI (Maoist). His squad clashed with security forces during a joint operation. Police said Soren had long been on their radar and carried a reward of ₹1 crore on his head.

Security forces launched the operation after receiving intelligence inputs about Maoist movement in the forest. Heavy exchange of fire followed, leading to the deaths of Soren and two of his associates. After the gunfight, security personnel recovered the bodies and began a search operation to rule out the presence of more extremists in the area.

Officials said the killing of Sahdev Soren marks a major success in the fight against Left Wing Extremism in Jharkhand. Security forces remain deployed in the forest region to prevent any retaliatory attacks from Maoist cadres.

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