Tech Shankar: Elite Maoist IED Expert Eliminated in Andhra Pradesh Security Operation

Nov 19, 2025 09:08 pm CST

Security forces eliminated Tech Shankar, a top Maoist leader and IED expert, during a major counter-insurgency operation in Andhra Pradesh's Maredumilli forests. This operation, which also neutralized commander Madvi Hidma, represents a significant blow to the CPI (Maoist) organization's technical capabilities and leadership structure in the Andhra-Odisha border region.