Unaccounted Arms and Funds Remain a Concern Despite Maoist Defeat: LWE Researcher

Left Wing Extremism (LWE) researcher P.V. Ramana stated on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) that despite the defeat of Maoists, the whereabouts of a huge cache of arms snatched from security forces and large sums of money running into thousands of crores of rupees, allegedly extorted from various sections of society, remain unknown. Speaking in Hyderabad at the launch of his book, *India’s Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency*, published by the Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi, he also questioned the rehabilitation policy for surrendered Maoists. He raised concerns over providing a monthly stipend without adequately linking rehabilitation to skill development and employment opportunities, adding that the country must maintain constant vigil despite setbacks to the movement.

Discussions at the Book Launch Event

• Former Andhra Pradesh DGP Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao: Highlighted the role of State police forces, including the Greyhounds and the Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), in combating LWE, while noting that social inequities persist and nascent extremist tendencies must be identified early.
• Telangana Security Advisor and Former DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy: Stated that the decline in Maoist influence resulted not only from police action but also from government welfare and development programmes, ideological fissures over class versus caste, and youth focusing on education and career opportunities.
• Telangana Today Editor K. Srinivas Reddy: Emphasized that the sacrifices made by police personnel and others in the fight against LWE should not be forgotten.
• Other Attendees: DGP (Law and Order) Mahesh Bhagwat, Greyhounds chief Anil Kumar, and Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, alongside several serving and retired officials, attended the event at the Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).

Broader Context and Insurgency Trends

According to reports cited in related analyses, the Maoist insurgency has seen a decline over the past two years, influenced by factors such as:

• Security grid expansion and CAPF camp drives in regions like Chhattisgarh’s Bastar.
• The reported killing of top leader Basavaraju and subsequent deaths of central committee members in encounters.
• Historical neglect of the political wing in favour of the military wing following the formation of the CPI (Maoist) in 2004.
• Administrative neglect in Fifth Schedule areas, contributing to tribal discontent and highlighting the need for effective local governance.

Readers can verify these details through official announcements and publications from the Vivekananda International Foundation or reports covering the book launch event in Hyderabad.