Date:27/05/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/27/stories/2007052702700800.htm

Andhra Pradesh

Six Maoists surrender in A.P.

Staff Reporter

WARANGAL: Six naxals, including two top Maoist cadre wanted by the Maharashtra and Chattisgarh police, surrendered in the presence of Superintendent of Police Soumya Mishra here on Saturday.

Maddela Raju alias Ajay, deputy commander of Prathighatana, surrendered with his 8 mm rifle. Kodepaka Rajamouli alias Ravi (35) who was involved in 29 offences, including seven `attacks' on public properties and four police stations in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, was the other top leader. He is currently the Maoist party divisional committee member operating in Gadchiroli of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) in Bastar forest.