Two hardcore Maoists, who were involved in multiple attacks and had Rs 6 lakh reward on each of them, have surrendered before the Gadchiroli Police on Tuesday. With this, a total of 51 hardcore Maoists have surrendered since 2019 under the surrender-cum-rehabilitation policy of the government, as per police. 

“Due to the intensified anti-Maoist operations conducted by Gadchiroli police and also the golden opportunity provided by the government for Maoists to surrender and lead respectful lives, a total number of 51 hardcore Maoistites have surrendered before the Gadchiroli police since 2019,” said Ankit Goyal, Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli.