Published: 17 November 2025DD NewsGeneral
Top Maoist Commander Madvi Hidma Killed in Andhra Pradesh Encounter
Security forces killed Madvi Hidma, one of India's most wanted Maoist commanders, along with his wife Madakam Raje (alias Rajakka) and four other Maoists in an encounter in Maredumilli forest, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh on November 18, 2025.
Hidma headed the PLGA Battalion No. 1, the strongest military formation of the CPI(Maoist) in Dandakaranya, spanning parts of AP, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. He was on the NIA's most-wanted list with a bounty of over ₹1 crore and was responsible for the 2010 Dantewada ambush and 2013 Darbha valley attack. Chhattisgarh Police called it the 'last nail in the coffin' of the insurgency.
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Q: Analyse the significance of top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma's killing in the Alluri Sitharama Raju encounter of November 18, 2025 for India's internal security.
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Security forces killed Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, his wife Madakam Raje and four others in Maredumilli forest, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh on November 18, 2025. Hidma led PLGA Battalion No. 1 across Dandakaranya and carried an NIA bounty over ₹1 crore for the 2010 Dantewada ambush.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was killed in the Maredumilli forest encounter, and when did it occur?
Security forces killed Madvi Hidma, his wife Madakam Raje alias Rajakka, and four other Maoists in an encounter in Maredumilli forest, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh on November 18, 2025.
What Maoist formation did Hidma head, and where did it operate?
Hidma headed the PLGA Battalion No. 1, the strongest military formation of the CPI(Maoist) in Dandakaranya, spanning parts of AP, Odisha, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.
What most-wanted and bounty details were reported about Hidma?
Hidma was on the NIA's most-wanted list with a bounty of over ₹1 crore.
Which major attacks was Hidma responsible for, and how did Chhattisgarh Police describe the encounter?
Hidma was responsible for the 2010 Dantewada ambush and 2013 Darbha valley attack. Chhattisgarh Police called the encounter the last nail in the coffin of the insurgency.
