Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Maoist Leader Arrested in Hyderabad; ₹5 Lakh Reward
Police in Hyderabad caught Narla Sri Vidya, a leader of a Maoist group.
She is married to a man who was involved in some big cases in the past.
The police were offering money to anyone who helped catch her.
She joined the group in 1992 and is accused of encouraging young people to join.
She is also accused of helping recruit people.
Maoist leader Narla Sri Vidya was arrested in Hyderabad.
She is the wife of a key Dandakaranya leader implicated in past cases.
Police had announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for her arrest.
Sri Vidya joined the People's War Group (PWG) in 1992 and went underground in 2006.
She is accused of indoctrinating tribal youth, leading to recruitment.
- Who
- Narla Sri Vidya (Karuna), police.
- What
- The arrest of Maoist leader Narla Sri Vidya.
- When
- Arrest occurred on Thursday, after joining PWG in 1992.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- Her arrest is linked to her activities and alleged recruitment of tribal youth for the Maoist group.
- Arrested Leader
- Narla Sri Vidya (alias Karuna, Rupa, Rupi)
- Reward Amount
- Rs 5 lakh
- Husband
- Takkallapally Vasudeva Rao
- Joined PWG
- 1992
- Went Underground
- 2006
