Maoist Leader Surrenders: A Turning Point in Telangana

Pasunuri Narahari, a prominent CPI (Maoist) leader, surrendered to the Telangana police, marking a significant setback for the outlawed group. Alongside him, his wife, Medara Danamma, also defected. This event increases the total number of surrenders in Telangana this year to 264.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Hyderabad | Updated: 26-05-2026 15:34 IST | Created: 26-05-2026 15:34 IST
Maoist Leader Surrenders: A Turning Point in Telangana
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In a significant development, Pasunuri Narahari, a key figure in the outlawed CPI (Maoist), has surrendered to the authorities in Telangana.

Known by his alias Vishwanath, Narahari was a Central Committee member and Secretary for the CPI (Maoist) Bihar-Jharkhand Special Area Committee. His surrender marks a severe setback for the Maoist group.

Narahari, originally from Somidi village in Telangana, was accompanied by his wife, Medara Danamma, also a member of the Maoist State Committee. Their surrender adds to the growing number of 264 cadres who have renounced the movement this year.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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