7 Naxalites killed on Chhattisgarh-Andhra border, top-level leader and Politburo member Devji reported dead:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Security forces killed seven Naxalites, including three female Naxalites, during a joint operation on the Chhattisgarh-Andhra Pradesh border. Sources indicate that Devji, a top-level Naxalite leader and Politburo member, was also killed in the encounter. A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the slain Naxalites. Four Naxalites have been identified; the process of identifying the remaining three is ongoing.

The day after Hidma was killed, an encounter took place in the same area.

On November 18th, notorious Naxalite leader Hidma was killed in this same area, along with six other Naxalites, including his wife. Continuous inputs were received that some senior Naxalite leaders were still present in the same area. Based on this information, security forces continued their intensive operation. This morning, when a team of security forces advanced into the area again, Naxalites opened fire from within the dense forest. Seven Naxalites were killed in retaliatory action.

A major operation is underway in Andhra Pradesh's Maredumilli area.

The encounter took place in the Maredumilli forests of Alluri Sitarama Raju district in Andhra Pradesh, where a massive search operation is still underway. Teams are cordoning off sensitive areas of the area to prevent any remaining Naxalite groups from escaping.

50 Naxalites arrested

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh police have arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) cadres in Krishna, Eluru, NTR Vijayawada, Kakinada, and Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema districts. ADG Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Laddha said, "Continuing yesterday's operation, we have so far arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) members, most of whom are from the Chhattisgarh region and some from Telangana. Of the 50, three are state committee members, five are divisional committee members (DCMs), about 17 are area committee members, and the rest are party members. All are active members of the Maoist organization. They had plans to revive Maoism in the region. Based on accurate information, we took action and arrested them."