Madvi Hidma, one of the most feared Maoist commanders linked to a series of deadly attacks on security forces and civilians, was shot dead during an encounter in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitharamaraju district. The gunfight broke out early in the morning in the densely forested Maredumilli region, located near the meeting point of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. Police have recovered at least six bodies of Maoist operatives from the site, and the search operation is still underway.

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta confirmed the details, stating that the exchange of fire occurred between 6 am and 7 am. Six Maoists have been neutralised, including a senior leader. A large-scale combing operation is in progress, he said.

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