Major Surrender: 61 Naxalites Lay Down Arms in Maharashtra

In a significant move, 61 Naxalites, including high-ranking leaders, surrendered to police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district. Among those who laid down arms was senior cadre M Venugopal, known as Bhupati. This surrender involved a central committee member and 10 divisional committee members of CPI (Maoist).

In a significant development, 61 Naxalites have surrendered to law enforcement authorities in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, according to police sources on Tuesday.

The mass surrender occurred late Monday night and featured prominent figures, including senior cadre M Venugopal, famously known as Bhupati. The surrender highlighted the involvement of key members of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist), notably a central committee member and 10 divisional committee leaders.

This move is seen as a substantial blow to the Naxalite movement in the region, showcasing effective law enforcement strategies in the battle against the insurgency.