Two hardcore Maoists surrendered before the Gadchiroli Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the surrender-rehabilitation policy of the Maharashtra Government. The duo, who had a combined reward of Rs 18 lakh on their heads, decided to renounce the violent path after years of frustration and disillusionment with the Maoist movement, the police stated.

The surrender-rehabilitation policy of the state is aimed at facilitating the peaceful return of Maoist cadres to mainstream society. This policy, in effect since 2005, has encouraged numerous Maoists to give up their violent activities and join the mainstream.