Security forces killed seven Maoists in a fierce encounter at Maredumilli in Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district on Wednesday, just a day after they eliminated top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma.

Police confirmed that three women were among those killed. Meanwhile, officials began the identification process and quickly recognized one of the deceased as Meturi Jokha Rao, also known as Tech Shankar . Shankar, a native of Srikakulam, served as an Area Committee Member (ACM) for the Andhra–Odisha Border (AOB) region. Moreover, he specialized in technical operations, arms manufacturing, and communication.

At a press conference in Vijayawada, AP Intelligence ADG Mahesh Chandra Laddha explained that Wednesday’s encounter continued Tuesday’s operation against Hidma. Consequently, i

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