A major blow to the CPI (Maoist) insurgency has occurred. High-ranking commander Badse Sukka alias Deva, along with 19 underground cadres, surrendered to Telangana police. This surrender included significant arms dumps. Another senior leader, Kankanala Raji Reddy alias Venkatesh, also gave up. The surrendered Maoists will receive a substantial reward as part of rehabilitation efforts.