Bastar IG P Sundarraj on Tuesday called the killing of top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma a "decisive advantage" for security forces. He added that the militants now have no choice but to surrender and integrate into the mainstream or face consequences.
Hidma, accused of orchestrating over 26 armed assaults on security forces and civilians, was reportedly shot dead in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharamaraju district.
After top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma was neutralised by security forces on Tuesday, Congress leader TS Singh Deo welcomed the development and termed it a "major step" in the ongoing anti-Naxal operations.
The Andhra Police apprehended a group of Maoist sympathisers living in a single building in Penamaluru, Krishna District, on Tuesday. The situation escalated when illegal weapons were discovered in their possession.
The 43-year-old top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, who was responsible for at least 26 deadly attacks against security forces and civilians, including the 2017 Sukma attack in which 26 CRPF personnel were killed, was eliminated during an encounter on Tuesday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday spoke to officials after the security forces neutralised Madvi Hidma, one of the most notorious Naxal commanders wanted in multiple cases of deadly attacks on security forces, top sources said.
Hidma is responsible for at least 26 deadly attacks, including the 2017 Sukma attack and 2013 Jhiram Valley massacre in which 27 people, including prominent Congress leaders from Chhatigarah, were killed. He was also involved in the 2010 Dantewada attack, which resulted in the killing of
Meanwhile, in Andhra Pradesh, an exchange of gunfire occurred between the police and Maoists in Maredumilli, located in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
CM Sai stated that the government is committed to assisting these individuals by offering skill development programs to connect them with employment opportunities.
Chhattisgarh has once again created history in the All India Forest Sports Meet. With a stellar performance, Chhattisgarh secured first place in the medal tally at the 28th All India Forest Sports Meet held in Dehradun. Chhattisgarh won the championship for the second consecutive year with 1