Andhra News | Intel Officer Shares Details On Op He Led To End Maoist Madvi Hidma

A high-level intelligence operation in Andhra Pradesh has resulted in the death of notorious Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Security forces launched the strike after days of closely tracking Maoist movement, with the officials saying they "waited for the right opportunity and today, that entire action is being taken." The encounter unfolded today in the Maredumilli forest of Alluri Sitharamaraju district near the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. Hidma, responsible for leading at least 26 armed attacks against security forces and civilians, was among six rebels killed. His wife, Raje, and four of his armed guards were also found dead at the site.

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