Hidma’s Last Letter Reveals Surrender Plan; Security Forces Reach Hideout Before Journalist

Raipur: Naxal commander Madvi Hidma, who was killed in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh, had reportedly planned to surrender to authorities in Telangana. A secret letter written by Hidma to a Bastar-based journalist has now come to light, revealing his intentions to negotiate with the government. However, resistance from his associates forced him to change his plan and flee into Andhra Pradesh, where security forces ultimately neutralized him.

Hidma’s Decision to Flee Andhra Pradesh

Hidma had been under continuous surveillance by security forces. According to sources, following a gunfight in Sukma on 16 November that left three Naxals dead, Hidma altered his plan and attempted to escape to Andhra Pradesh. He was later cornered and killed in the Marudumilli forests by security personnel.

Prior to this, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vijay Sharma, had met Hidma’s mother and urged him to surrender.

The Secret Letter and Surrender Plan

The letter, dated 10 November, was typed and addressed to a journalist whose identity has been kept confidential. In it, Hidma wrote that his entire party was not ready for surrender due to various security risks. He requested the journalist’s assistance to coordinate with the government and determine a safe location for surrender.

Hidma also mentioned plans to release an audio statement in Hindi and Telugu within 4–5 days. The journalist lamented that despite prior experience facilitating the surrender of 210 Naxals in Jagdalpur, he was unable to act in time this time.

Government and Police Perspective

Telangana police confirmed that Hidma had indeed signaled his willingness to surrender, but opposition from his associates and security concerns prevented the plan from materializing.

Hidma, long considered a significant challenge for security forces, was a major figure in Naxal operations. His death is being hailed as a critical milestone in the fight against Naxalism.