Inside the Maoist meltdown: Leadership crisis deepens as forces tighten grip; top commander Hidma reportedly living in fear

Maoist leadership faces a severe crisis, with top commander Hidma reportedly living in fear and constantly evading capture. A recent meeting to appoint a new general secretary failed due to security pressure, exposing a fractured command. Security forces are breaching core zones, disrupting supplies and morale, leaving the once-feared group fragmented and struggling for survival.