Hyderabad: Senior CPI (Maoist) leader and Central Committee member Pasunoori Narahari has surrendered before Telangana police due to ill health and has been shifted to a hospital for treatment. Narahari, who carried a reward of Rs 20 lakh on his head, is currently receiving medical care.
Background of the Maoist Leader
Narahari, 60, also known by aliases Vishwanath, Santhosh, Jagadishwar, and Shankar, was active in the Bihar-Jharkhand special area committee (BJ SAC) and the eastern regional bureau (ERB) of the banned CPI (Maoist) party. A native of Somidi village in Hanumakonda district, he joined the Naxal movement in 1982 while pursuing his undergraduate studies at LB College in Warangal.
Personal Life and Health
Fluent in Telugu, Hindi, and Bhojpuri, Narahari married Poonam alias Joba, a regional committee member from Andhra Pradesh. According to police, he had been suffering from multiple health complications for some time. He, along with his wife, reportedly surrendered before Telangana intelligence officials a few days ago.
Significance of the Surrender
The surrender of a high-ranking Maoist leader marks a significant development in the state's efforts to curb left-wing extremism. Narahari's extensive network and experience in the banned organization make his surrender a notable achievement for the police.
