Updated On: 23 June, 2024 02:48 PM IST | Gadchiroli | mid-day online correspondent
Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis described the surrender as a "great success" because Giridhar was regarded as the "backbone of Maoism"

Fadnavis described Giridhar`s surrender as a "great success"/ Screengrab
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.