Reds scouring for deserter, say police

HYDERABAD: Bhadradri-Kothagudem police have alleged that Maoist leadership is trying to locate and kill a woman member who deserted the party. As per an official statement issued by district SP Sunil Dutt’s office, member of Maoist party’s Cherla local organisation squad (LOS) member, Sukki, had recently the left the party and Maoist members were trying to capture her.
“We have information that due to harassment by the senior party workers when she wanted to leave, Cherla LOS member Sukki deserted the party. The ground workers have been given instructions by the Maoist leadership to capture Sukki and kill her as they fear that more people might leave the party. She has not reached her village in Cherla area,” the SP said.
Earlier, in July 2021, Jegurugonda area committee member (ACM) of Maoist party, Hemula Rama alias Laxman and PLGA 10th Platoon member Madakam Paiki alias Lakshmi had surrendered before SP Sunil Dutt. At that time, cops mentioned that harassment by senior leadership was the main reason for surrender.