Most-wanted Maoist leader and central committee member Madvi Hidma was among six Maoists killed in a fierce encounter that took place at Maredumilli village in ASR district on Tuesday, police said.

A large contingent of Greyhound police personnel conducted a combing operation in the densely forested area, triggering a violent exchange of fire between the security forces and the Maoists, police said.

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Police confirmed that the most wanted Maoist and Central Committee member, Madvi Hidma, who carried a reward of Rs 1 crore, was among the six Maoists killed in the encounter. Rajakka, wife of Hidma, was also among the six killed, police said.

Hidma, a People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army commander, was involved in 24 major attacks against security forces, resulting in the deaths

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