Gadchiroli, Oct. 28 -- In a major step towards eliminating the remaining Naxalite presence in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district, police have recovered and destroyed weapons and ammunition concealed underground in a forest area, amid an increasing number of Naxalites surrendering to the authorities, officials said on Wednesday.

The operation was launched following a confidential tip-off about weapons and ammunition hidden in the dense forests of Wangeturi.

The operation was conducted following a confidential tip-off about weapons and ammunition hidden in the dense forests of Wangeturi.

Acting on the information, a special operation was launched in the early hours of October 27 under the guidance of Superintendent of Police M. Ramesh.

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