anti-Maoist operation
Seven More Maoists Including IED Expert Tech Shankar Killed in Andhra Pradesh Following Madvi Hidma's Encounter
Nov 19, 2025 03:02 pm CST
In a major anti-Maoist operation following top leader Madvi Hidma's death, security forces eliminated seven more Maoists including IED specialist Tech Shankar in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district. This operation is part of a month-long intelligence-driven campaign that has resulted in 50 arrests across multiple districts, with significant weapons recovery. Hidma's group was linked to several deadly attacks including the 2010 Dantewada massacre and carried a Rs 1 crore bounty.
Intelligence-Led Operation Results in Death of Top Maoist Leader Madvi Hidma in Tri-State Border Area
Nov 18, 2025 05:01 pm CST
A precision intelligence operation led by Andhra Pradesh's ADG Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Ladha resulted in the elimination of notorious Maoist leader Madvi Hidma and five others in Maredumilli forest. Hidma, who carried a Rs 50 lakh bounty and was responsible for multiple deadly attacks against security forces, was killed during an encounter at the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana as authorities thwarted attempts to revive Maoist activity in the region.
Security Forces Dismantle Major Maoist Weapons Manufacturing Facility in Chhattisgarh's Sukma Forest
Nov 05, 2025 01:15 am CST
Security forces have successfully destroyed a hidden Maoist weapons factory in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, seizing 17 firearms including specialized launchers and rifles along with manufacturing equipment. The operation comes amid ongoing Maoist surrenders as authorities work toward eliminating the insurgent threat by 2026, offering rehabilitation to those who abandon armed rebellion.