Residents of the Wangeturi area have voluntarily surrendered a total of 26 firearms and 11 rifles to Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra, in a significant civic initiative aimed at reducing the circulation of weapons in the district.

Gadchiroli, known for its extensive forested and remote areas, has long seen locals depend on traditional agriculture and hunting for their livelihoods. Many residents keep firearms for hunting and protection against wild animals, often inherited from previous generations.