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The Fall of Madvi Hidma: How India's Most Feared Maoist Commander's Reign of Terror Ended in Bastar
Nov 18, 2025 11:21 pm CST
For over two decades, Madvi Hidma terrorized Bastar as the CPI (Maoist) most lethal commander, orchestrating India's deadliest Naxal attacks including the Tadmetla massacre that killed 76 CRPF personnel. His journey from a 16-year-old tribal recruit to Central Committee member ended in a decisive encounter in Maredmilli forest, marking a historic turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism and bringing closure to Bastar's bloodiest chapter.
Top Maoist Leader Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh Encounter: Major Blow to Insurgency Movement
Nov 18, 2025 02:32 pm CST
Notorious Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, responsible for 26 deadly attacks and carrying a Rs 50 lakh bounty, has been killed in an Andhra Pradesh encounter alongside five other rebels. His death marks a significant victory for security forces against the weakening Maoist insurgency, which has recently seen hundreds of militants surrender and return to mainstream society.