Top Naxal Commander Madvi Hidma Killed Along with Wife Raje; Known for Love and AK-47 Expertise

Raipur: The notorious Naxal commander Madvi Hidma, leader of the Maoist’s elite guerrilla unit, has been killed in an encounter along with his wife, Raje (also known as Rajakka). Hidma was known for his deadly efficiency in jungle warfare and had a distinct attachment to his AK-47 and his wife.

Hidma maintained a strict four-layer security cordon in the forests, which kept him out of the reach of security forces for years. He would often evade capture during initial firefights, which made him untouchable for a long time.

Love Story Amid Guerrilla Warfare
Hidma met Raje in the forests, and their bond grew over shared training with firearms. The two eventually married and lived together in the jungles, fighting alongside each other. Raje was also skilled in handling modern weapons and actively participated in major Maoist attacks.

Weapons and Operations
Despite access to various modern arms, Hidma preferred his AK-47, using it in multiple high-profile Naxal operations, including the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack in Bastar, which claimed the lives of senior Congress leaders Mahendra Karma, Nand Kumar Patel, and Vidyacharan Shukla. He was also implicated in the 2017 Burkapal attack, resulting in the death of 24 CRPF personnel. Raje reportedly participated in nearly every significant operation alongside him.

Encounter and Security Weakening
Security forces cornered Hidma and Raje while they were asleep in a forest hideout. A two-hour gunbattle ensued, resulting in the deaths of both. Police recovered two AK-47s from the site. According to officials, intensified anti-Naxal operations over the past two years weakened Hidma’s security cordon, forcing him to take refuge along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana and Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh borders.

Impact on Maoist Leadership
Hidma had cultivated an image of valor among his cadres. His elimination marks a significant step toward dismantling Maoist leadership in Bastar. This year, several top Maoist leaders, including the General Secretary and nine Central Committee members, have been neutralized, while three others—Sujata, Bhupati, and Rupesh—have surrendered. Only eight top Central Committee members remain in the banned organization.

The encounter is considered a major success for security forces in curbing Maoist influence across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh.