A Naxalite with a reward of Rs 6 lakh on his head was arrested in eastern Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Tuesday, police said.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police launched an operation to nab Messo Kawdo (50), resident of Rekhabhatal in Etapalli tehsil of the district, after receiving a tip-off that he had been spotted in Jajawandi-Doddur forest area, said a release.