Bhadradri Kothagudem, Oct. 14 -- Six members of the banned CPI (Maoist) party surrendered before the Bhadradri Kothagudem district police on Tuesday. The group, comprising three Party Members, two Militia members, and one Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) cadre, including one woman, decided to renounce violence and return to the mainstream, said the Telangana Police.

Chetna Natya Manch (CNM) is the cultural wing of the Communist Party of India (Maoist).

The Police stated that the individuals were attracted by the Telangana Government's Surrender and Rehabilitation policy, along with the developmental and welfare activities under "Operation Cheyutha," a community outreach program conducted by the district police in collaboration with the 81st and...