DGP reviews anti-Maoist operations, lauds intelligence wing over cadre surrenders
The Telangana Director General of Police, C.V. Anand, reviewed the state's Maoist situation and praised the Special Intelligence Branch for facilitating significant surrenders of Maoist cadres. Over 820 underground cadres surrendered to the police between 2024 and 2026, including several high-ranking members. The DGP emphasized the importance of continued support and rehabilitation for these individuals as well as adapting to new security challenges.
- ▪C.V. Anand commended the Special Intelligence Branch for their role in securing large-scale surrenders of Maoist cadres.
- ▪820 underground CPI (Maoist) cadres surrendered to Telangana police between 2024 and 2026.
- ▪The DGP highlighted the importance of rehabilitation initiatives for surrendered cadres and adapting to emerging security challenges.
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Telangana Director General of Police C.V. Anand reviewed the Maoist situation in the State during a visit to the Special Intelligence Branch and commended officers for their role in securing large-scale surrenders of underground cadres over the past two years.The DGP visited the Special Intelligence Branch headquarters and interacted with officers and staff in the presence of Additional DGP (Intelligence) Vijay Kumar and IGP Intelligence and SIB Kartikeya.During the review meeting, the DGP assessed the present Maoist scenario in Telangana and examined anti-extremist operations and intelligence initiatives undertaken by the Special Intelligence Branch.Officials informed him that between 2024 and 2026, as many as 820 underground CPI (Maoist) cadres had surrendered before Telangana…
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