On Saturday in Gadchiroli district, Naxal leader Giridhar surrendered with his wife in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He was involved in substantial Naxalite activities and had a financial bounty of Rs 25 lakh on his head.

Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis described the surrender as a "great success" because Giridhar was regarded as the "backbone of Maoism", reported ANI.