Daijiworld Media Network - Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli, Oct 14: In what could be a turning point in India’s decades-long battle against left-wing extremism, unconfirmed reports suggest that top Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao — better known by his aliases Sonu 'Dada' and Bhupati — has surrendered along with 60 Maoist cadres in Maharashtra’s insurgency-hit Gadchiroli district.

While official confirmation from law enforcement agencies remains pending, sources indicate that the group laid down arms deep within the forests of Gadchiroli — a region historically considered a Maoist stronghold. If verified, this would represent the largest mass surrender in the history of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), potentially delivering a serious blow to the group's operational strength.

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