Maharashtra: 7 Naxals surrender before Gadchiroli Police

Amid strict surveillance in Gadchiroli ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, 7 Naxals surrendered before the police. The Naxals from Dalam region were carrying a total reward of Rs 33.5 lakh.

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra): Ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections seven Naxals, including three women Naxals, surrendered before the Gadchiroli police on Wednesday.

The surrendered Naxals carried a total reward of Rs 33.5 lakh on their heads.

"It is a big success for us, specially since it has come ahead of the Assembly elections. The reason behind their surrender is the pressure due to increased police activity in the region," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailesh Balkavde told reporters.

The surrendered Naxals have been identified as Dalam commander Rakesh alias Ganesh, Devidas alias Maniram, Rahul alias Damji Somji Pallo and Shiva Vijaya. While the women Naxals have been identified as Reshma, Akhila and Karuna.

The Naxals from the Dalam region have known to be involved in several big Naxal operations.

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