"karregutta"

Top Maoist commander Madivi Hidma, carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, was killed along with his wife and four gunmen in an encounter in Maredumilli mandal. Intelligence inputs led to the operation, and combing is continuing as some Maoists escaped.

As part of ongoing ‘Operation Karregutta’ the STF personnel were carrying out combing operations on the hills on the 14th day of operation