Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Top Maoist Commander Madvi Hidma Killed in Encounter
Madvi Hidma, a top Maoist leader known for leading many attacks against security forces and civilians, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh.
Five other Maoists, including Hidma's wife, were also killed.
The operation was based on intelligence inputs about Maoist presence in the area.
Madvi Hidma, a top Maoist commander, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh
Hidma was responsible for leading at least 26 armed attacks against security forces and civilians
Five other Maoists were also killed in the encounter, including Hidma's wife
The encounter took place near the tri-junction of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana
Security forces initiated the operation based on intelligence inputs
- Who
- Madvi Hidma, a top Maoist commander, and five other Maoists
- What
- Were killed in an encounter with security forces
- When
- On Tuesday, November 18
- Where
- In Sukma, Chhattisgarh, near the tri-junction with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Why
- As part of an anti-Maoist operation based on intelligence inputs
Security Forces
Maoists
Operation
Security Forces
Security forces initiated a combing operation based on intelligence inputs
Maoists
Maoists were reportedly camping in the area
- Number of Maoists killed
- 6
- Top Maoist commander killed
- Madvi Hidma
- Hidma's role
- Led at least 26 armed attacks against security forces and civilians
- Hidma's age and origin
- Born in 1981 in Sukma, then in Madhya Pradesh
- Hidma's position
- Leader of a battalion of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army and the youngest member of the Central Committee of CPI Maoist
Sources
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