Hyderabad: Fourteen members of the banned CPI (Maoist) surrendered before the Bhadradri-Kothagudem police on Tuesday. The surrendered cadres include two area committee members (ACMs), four party members, four village committee members (VMCs), three Revolutionary Peoples’ Committee members (RPCs), and a member of Krantikari Adivasi Mahila Sangathan (KAMS), Bhadradri-Kothagudem superintendent of police (SP) B Rohit Raju said.They surrendered after learning about the welfare measures for surrendered Maoists, as well as the development and welfare activities for tribals provided under ‘Operation Cheyutha‘ by police and CRPF, Rohit Raju added. All the surrendered Maoists belong to bordering districts in Chhattisgarh.Meanwhile, police also appealed to the Maoists who wish to surrender to approach their nearest police station or the higher-ups in the districts, either through their family members or in person. They assured that the district administration would ensure the surrendered cadres receive govt benefits for their livelihood and rehabilitation.