A group of students from Osmania, Kakatiya and Central Universities were detained by police in Chintoor, ASR district, while attempting to visit the site of Maoist leader Madivi Hidma’s recent killing. Their vehicle was blocked by locals protesting against Maoists, who also burnt an effigy on the Chintoor–Maredumilli road, leading to tension in the area.
CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Vikalp denied allegations that outfit’s chief Devji leaked information leading to commander Madivi Hidma’s death, claiming he and others were killed in fake encounters. He alleged police collusion across States and demanded a judicial inquiry
Following the death of Maoist commander Madivi Hidma in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh’s ASR district, tributes poured in from adivasi associations, student groups, and journalists on social media. However, villagers in Hanamkonda district who displayed flex banners in his honour faced police action, with two booked for putting up the banner.
The CPI (Maoist) alleged that top leader Madivi Hidma, his wife Raje and others were captured unarmed in Vijayawada and later killed in a fake encounter by Andhra Pradesh police. The party called for a nation-wide bandh on November 23.
Top Maoist Commander Madivi Hidma, killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh earlier this week along with his wife Raje, was laid to rest in his native village Puvarthi, Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. Despite police restrictions, thousands of adivasis attended the funeral.
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.
