Hidma’s death may help forces end Naxalism by Amit Shah deadline

The neutralization of Madvi Hidma, a key CPI (Maoist) leader, brings security forces closer to Home Minister Amit Shah’s goal of ending left-wing extremism by March 2026. Hidma’s death is considered a historic milestone, with remaining active cadres estimated between 100-150. Intelligence suggests Hidma may have been considering surrender before his operation.