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New Delhi: A day after top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma was killed in a major security operation, seven more Maoists were shot dead on Wednesday during an intense exchange of fire in the Maredumilli forest region of Andhra Pradesh, police confirmed.

Addressing media, Andhra Pradesh Intelligence ADG Mahesh Chandra Laddha said, “In continuation with Tuesday's operation, seven Maoists have died until now, according to information received from the field.” He added that three women Maoists were among those killed, and that the identification process is currently underway.

Officials said the latest encounter unfolded as security forces continued combing operations following Tuesday’s high-profile strike that eliminated Hidma along

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