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'''Varanasi Subramanyam''' commonly known by his nom de guerre Sukanth alias Vimal is an Indian [[Maoism|Maoist]] and Central Committee member of [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]]
'''Varanasi Subramanyam''' commonly known by his nom de guerre Sukanth alias Vimal is an Indian [[Maoism|Maoist]] and Central Committee member of [[Communist Party of India (Maoist)]]


==Career==
==Career==
Subramanyam hails from [[Prakasam district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. He is the son of an eminent lawyer. He studied M.Com. and [[Master of Laws|Master of Law]] from [[Andhra University]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/3-top-Maoist-leaders-produced-in-court/article15002212.ece|title=3 top Maoist leaders produced in court|website=thehindu.com|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> [[Andhra Pradesh Government|Andhra Pradesh government]] had announced a cash reward of Rupees 12 lakh for Subramanyam's capture.<ref name=":0" /> He joined in the Central Committee in 2001 and helmed the outfit of International cell of the party after the arrest of [[Kobad Ghandy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/arms-away-books-in-hand-red-leaders-spend-time-in-jail-reading-various-subjects/cid/354613|title=Arms away, books in hand|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> Subramayam was entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the Delhi State Committee of [[CPI (Maoist)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://idsa.in/idsacomments/MaoistsinDelhiandNCRWakeuptimeforPolice_pvramana_240311|title=Maoists in Delhi and NCR|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> On 29 April 2011 [[Bihar Police]] and Special Task Force arrested seven people in [[Barsoi]] area of [[Katihar district]] along with Varanasi Subramanyam and other two Central Committee Member [[Jhantu Mukherjee]] and [[Vijay Kumar Arya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/bihar-cops-set-example-on-maoist-catch/cid/377265|title=Bihar cops set example|website=telegraphindia.com|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/body-blow/279180|title=Body Blow|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> According to the police, Subramanyam and two others are wanted in 17 cases of murder and criminal conspiracy in Andhra Pradesh, [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Orissa]] and [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maoists-confirm-and-condemn-arrests-of-their-leaders-in-Bihar/articleshow/8133174.cms|title=Maoists confirm and condemn arrests of their leaders in Bihar|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> He is in special central jail in [[Bhagalpur district]]. In September 2011 Subramanyam in a letter to the Government official offered to donate his body for medical research institute only in [[West Bengal]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/bihar-maoist-makes-a-plea-to-donate-body-for-medical-research/20110915.htm|title=Bihar: Maoist makes a plea to donate body for medical research|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bihartimes.in/Newsbihar/2011/Sep/newsbihar16Sep6.html|title=Two top Maoist leaders offer to donate their bodies|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref>
Subramanyam hails from [[Prakasam district]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. He is the son of an eminent lawyer. He studied M.Com. and [[Master of Laws|Master of Law]] from [[Andhra University]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/3-top-Maoist-leaders-produced-in-court/article15002212.ece|title=3 top Maoist leaders produced in court|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 September 2016 |access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> [[Andhra Pradesh Government|Andhra Pradesh government]] had announced a cash reward of Rupees 12 lakh for Subramanyam's capture.<ref name=":0" /> He joined in the Central Committee in 2001 and helmed the outfit of International cell of the party after the arrest of [[Kobad Ghandy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/arms-away-books-in-hand-red-leaders-spend-time-in-jail-reading-various-subjects/cid/354613|title=Arms away, books in hand|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> Subramayam was entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the Delhi State Committee of [[CPI (Maoist)]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://idsa.in/idsacomments/MaoistsinDelhiandNCRWakeuptimeforPolice_pvramana_240311|title=Maoists in Delhi and NCR|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> On 29 April 2011 [[Bihar Police]] and Special Task Force arrested seven people in [[Barsoi]] area of [[Katihar district]] along with Varanasi Subramanyam and other two Central Committee Member [[Jhantu Mukherjee]] and [[Vijay Kumar Arya]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/bihar/bihar-cops-set-example-on-maoist-catch/cid/377265|title=Bihar cops set example|website=telegraphindia.com|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/body-blow/279180|title=Body Blow|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> According to the police, Subramanyam and two others are wanted in 17 cases of murder and criminal conspiracy in Andhra Pradesh, [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Orissa]] and [[Bihar]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maoists-confirm-and-condemn-arrests-of-their-leaders-in-Bihar/articleshow/8133174.cms|title=Maoists confirm and condemn arrests of their leaders in Bihar|newspaper=The Times of India|date=May 2011 |access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref> He is in special central jail in [[Bhagalpur district]]. In September 2011 Subramanyam in a letter to the Government official offered to donate his body for medical research institute only in [[West Bengal]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/bihar-maoist-makes-a-plea-to-donate-body-for-medical-research/20110915.htm|title=Bihar: Maoist makes a plea to donate body for medical research|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bihartimes.in/Newsbihar/2011/Sep/newsbihar16Sep6.html|title=Two top Maoist leaders offer to donate their bodies|access-date=13 March 2019}}</ref>


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Varanasi Subramanyam

Varanasi Subramanyam commonly known by his nom de guerre Sukanth alias Vimal is an Indian Maoist and Central Committee member of Communist Party of India (Maoist)

Career[edit | edit source]

Subramanyam hails from Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. He is the son of an eminent lawyer. He studied M.Com. and Master of Law from Andhra University.[1] Andhra Pradesh government had announced a cash reward of Rupees 12 lakh for Subramanyam's capture.[2] He joined in the Central Committee in 2001 and helmed the outfit of International cell of the party after the arrest of Kobad Ghandy.[3] Subramayam was entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the Delhi State Committee of CPI (Maoist).[4] On 29 April 2011 Bihar Police and Special Task Force arrested seven people in Barsoi area of Katihar district along with Varanasi Subramanyam and other two Central Committee Member Jhantu Mukherjee and Vijay Kumar Arya.[5][6] According to the police, Subramanyam and two others are wanted in 17 cases of murder and criminal conspiracy in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and Bihar.[7] He is in special central jail in Bhagalpur district. In September 2011 Subramanyam in a letter to the Government official offered to donate his body for medical research institute only in West Bengal.[2][8]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "3 top Maoist leaders produced in court". The Hindu. 26 September 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Bihar: Maoist makes a plea to donate body for medical research". Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. "Arms away, books in hand". Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  4. "Maoists in Delhi and NCR". Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  5. "Bihar cops set example". telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  6. "Body Blow". Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  7. "Maoists confirm and condemn arrests of their leaders in Bihar". The Times of India. May 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  8. "Two top Maoist leaders offer to donate their bodies". Retrieved 13 March 2019.