Bharadri Kothagudem, June 19 -- Telangana police said that 12 members belonging to the banned CPI (Maoist) Party surrendered before the Superintendent of Police, Bhadradri Kothagudem, on Thursday.

The surrender includes members of various ranks -- 2 Divisional Committee Members (DVCMs), 4 Area Committee Members (ACMs), 2 Party Members, 2 Militia Members, and 2 Revolutionary People's Committee (RPC) Members.

According to Telangana police, the surrender was a result of sustained efforts under "Operation Cheyutha," a special initiative by the Bhadradri Kothagudem Police aimed at encouraging Maoists to give up arms and rejoin the mainstream through rehabilitation and welfare support.

The former cadres, many of whom have been active in Maoi...