Top Maoist leader Devji surrenders before Telangana police

Top Maoist strategist Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji, carrying a Rs 1 crore bounty, has surrendered, dealing a significant blow to the organization. His surrender, along with other senior leaders and cadres, comes ahead of the government's March 2026 deadline to eliminate Naxalism. This follows Telangana Police's sustained efforts, which have seen hundreds of Maoists rejoin mainstream society.