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Two top Maoist leaders, including a key strategist, surrendered before Telangana police on Sunday, dealing a major blow to the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist). Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji and Malla Raji Reddy alias Sangram, along with 16 other members, gave themselves up in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.
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In Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, security forces have torn down more than 100 Maoist memorials since 2023 as part of efforts to weaken the insurgents' influence. These structures, once symbols of Maoist dominance, were used to instill fear and ideological control in local communities. Officials describe the demolitions as a deliberate step toward restoring state authority and normalcy.