India, Dec. 10 -- The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Wednesday approved key policy decisions, including a structured mechanism for the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against surrendered Maoists, officials said.

The Cabinet approved the procedure for scrutiny and withdrawal of cases against surrendered Maoists under the Chhattisgarh Naxal Surrender/Victim Relief and Rehabilitation Policy 2025.

The policy allows consideration of case withdrawal based on the good conduct of surrendered cadres and their contribution to anti-Maoist efforts.

According to government officials, a Cabinet sub-committee will be constituted to examine the cases proposed for withdrawal and place them before the full Cabinet for final approval.

"A district-level...