Bhadradri Kothagudem, Feb. 13 -- 19 people belonging to the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) outfit surrendered before the Bhadradri Kothagudem Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Telangana Police confirmed on Thursday.

According to the Superintendent of Police of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, B Rohit Raju, there are some high-ranking Maoist 'officials' of the local area, with one person carrying a reward of Rs 4 lakh and two others having a reward of Rs 8 lakh each.

"19 cadres of banned CPI Maoist have surrendered before Badraoam District Police and CRPF officials in Bhadradri Kothagudem. In this 19 Naxal cadre, there is one of DVCM (Divisional Committee members) rank, there is 8 lakh reward on him; also, two ACM (...