Andhra Pradesh: A high-level intelligence operation in Andhra Pradesh has led to the death of notorious Maoist leader Madvi Hidma. Security forces launched the strike after days of tracking the Maoist movement, with officials saying they “waited for the right opportunity and today, that entire action is being taken,” NDTV reported.

The encounter took place on Monday in the Maredumilli forest of the Alluri Sitharamaraju district, near the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana. Hidma, accused of leading at least 26 armed attacks on security forces and civilians, was among six rebels killed. His wife, Raje, and four armed guards were also found dead at the site.

Specific intelligence triggered the operation

Mahesh Chandra Ladha, ADG Intelligence, Andhra Pradesh, who ov

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