A ‘Maoist-free Diwali’ was celebrated with citizens across the entire district -- covering 70 police stations and sub-police stations -- as well as with surrendered Maoists residing at the ‘Navjeevan Colony in Gadchiroli by the Gadchiroli Police Force. In collaboration with the ‘Police Dadalora Khidki’ ‘Project Krishi Samruddhi,’ and ‘Seva Mitra Mandal’ and ‘Adarsh Mitra Mandal’ Pune, Diwali was celebrated with farmers in the drought-affected regions of the district. The Superintendent of Police M Ramesh, visited the Binagunda police outpost to celebrate Diwali with the local residents. Additional SP (Ops) Kartik Madhira celebrated the festival at the Gardewada police outpost; Additional SP (Admin) Gokul Raj G visited the Pendhri sub-police station; and the Additional SP Aheri, Harshvardhan BJ, celebrated the festival with the citizens at the Jimalgatta sub-police station. Across all 70 police stations and sub-police stations, the respective SDPOs and Officers-in-Charge organised Diwali celebrations by distributing sweets and firecrackers to the residents of these remote areas. In an effort to help those who have renounced the violent ideology of Maoism and abandoned the path of the gun, the Gadchiroli Police celebrated Diwali with the surrendered individuals by distributing sweets and firecrackers. A social outreach programme was carried out to provide food grains and snacks to farmers living in the remote areas of the district. This initiative sought to bring relief to needy farming families and former Maoists during the festive season, aiming to bring smiles to their faces. Through this effort, the Gadchiroli Police have sought to spread the light of joy into the lives of those in need. Regarding this initiative, M Ramesh, stated, the journey towards a Maoist-free Gadchiroli relies not only on security and law and order but equally on social harmony, public participation, trust, and development. The Gadchiroli Police force is committed to continue such people-centric initiatives to further strengthen the bond of trust between the police and the citizens, ultimately building a peaceful, secure, and developed Gadchiroli.