Former CRPF DG and Greyhounds architect K Durga Prasad on the fall of Hidma, the future of the Maoist movement and why insurgencies can return if inequity and gaps in governance persist. The Idea Exchange was moderated by Deeptiman Tiwary, Deputy Associate Editor, The Indian Express

Deeptiman Tiwary: The killing of Madvi Hidma is being seen as a major psychological and operational setback for the Maoists. What does eliminating a figure like Hidma, practically change on the ground and what does it not change?

Hidma is one of those military leaders who had a tremendous influence in the area and on the psyche of the Maoists. He was an invincible militaristic leader who could launch attacks, cause great damage but at the same time avoid the net of the security forces. And when that sort of

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