Argus News - Seven Maoists Killed In Fresh Encounter In Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam, Nov 19: At least seven Maoists, including top leaders, were killed in a fresh exchange of fire between Maoists and police in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharamaraju district on Wednesday.

According to reports, the fresh encounter took place in the Meredumilli forest area, where top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, his wife and four other Maoists were killed on Tuesday.

Some top Maoist leaders are believed to have been killed in the latest exchange of fire, as per senior police official. Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Mahesh Chandra Laddha confirmed the development, stating that an exchange of fire was underway at the location.

He added that the situation remained fluid and further details would be shared as they become available. On Tuesday, security forces had launched an operation following specific information.  

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The operation led to a fierce exchange of fire in the ASR district on the morning of November 18. During the encounter, CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Hidma, one of the most wanted Maoist leaders, along with five other Maoists, was neutralised.

The operation marks a major success in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Maoist networks in the region. Further details are awaited as the situation continues to develop.