
Who is IPS Sumathi? A saree-clad officer behind historic Maoist surrender in Telangana
IPS Sumathi ensured that the Special Intelligence Branch's strategy worked, even convincing Devuji, who had no plans to leave the Maoist path, to surrender.
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IPS Sumathi ensured that the Special Intelligence Branch's strategy worked, even convincing Devuji, who had no plans to leave the Maoist path, to surrender.

Surrendered Maoist leader Devuji had an emotional family reunion, described as being filled with 'hugs and tears'.
Devuji, a prominent Maoist leader, has surrendered to the Telangana police and expressed his intention to pursue a political life legally.

The surrender of Naxalite leader Devuji marks a significant step towards the end of Naxalism in India, allowing democracy's work to continue.

Maoist leader Devuji has surrendered, signaling a significant moment for the party which is reportedly struggling with leadership, territory, and firepower.


B Sumathi, an intelligence officer, has been identified as the key figure behind the surrender of Maoist commander Devuji.

Devuji, a prominent Maoist commander, has surrendered in Telangana, India, stating his intention to work within the legal framework for the people. This event is seen as a significant step towards ending Maoism in the region.

The surrender of Devuji marks the end of the Maoist movement in India.


When B Sumathi was seated on the dais along with Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy, when top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other Maoist leaders were surrendering before the police, no one could have guessed that it was this saree-

The Telangana DGP stated that the CPI (Maoist) organization is now leaderless, rudderless, and nearly in tatters following the surrender of Devuji.

With reintegration of a politburo member and a central committee member into mainstream, the last surviving apex organisational structure of CPI (Maoist) has effectively collapsed, said Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy


Devuji, identified as the highest-ranking Maoist leader, has surrendered to authorities in Telangana, India.