Seven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including three women, surrendered before the Police in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on October 9, reports ANI. The incident of surrender took place ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the State. As per the sources, all the surrendered cadres belonged to a single Maoist ‘dalam’ (armed squad) and carried a total reward of Rs 33.5 lakh on their heads. Four of the surrendered cadres have been identified as ‘dalam commander’ Rakesh alias Ganesh Achla (34), ‘deputy commander’ Devidas alias Maniram Achla (25), Rahul alias Damji Somji Pallo (25) and Shiva Vijaya alias Shiva Potavi (22). The remaining three were women cadres, identified as Reshma alias Jai Kowachi (19), Akhila alias Radhe Zure (27) and Karuna alias Kumme Madavi (22). The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shailesh Balkavde said, “It is a big success for us, especially since it has come ahead of the Assembly elections. The reason behind their surrender is the pressure due to increased Police activity in the region”.