Mon Dec 08 16:40:59 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Ramachandrapuram Sub-Collector has announced a magisterial inquiry into two encounters that occurred in the Maredumilli agency on November 18th and 19th, 2025, resulting in the deaths of 13 Maoists. The inquiry will take place on December 15th and 16th and will investigate both encounters separately. Key individuals involved, including families of the deceased, police officers, and medical professionals, are required to attend and give their statements. The public is also invited to share any relevant information.

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Inquiry Ordered into Deaths of 13 Maoists in Andhra Pradesh Encounters

RAMPACHODAVARAM, INDIA – December 8, 2025 – An official inquiry has been launched into two separate encounters last month in the Maredumilli agency, Andhra Pradesh, that resulted in the deaths of 13 Maoists. Ramachandrapuram Sub-Collector Subham Nokwal issued notifications on Monday, December 8th, setting the stage for the magisterial investigation.

The inquiries are scheduled for December 15th and 16th at the Sub-Collector’s office. The first inquiry, on December 15th, will focus on the encounter in Papikonda National Park, Alluri Sitarama Raju district, where six Maoists, including prominent commander Madvi Hidma, his wife Raje, and four bodyguards, were killed. The second inquiry, on December 16th, will investigate the incident at Pamuleru Panchayat, resulting in the deaths of seven Maoists including Tech Sankar.

“The family members of the deceased, police involved in the alleged exchange of fires, and doctors involved in the post-mortem procedures are directed to appear before the Sub-Collector for the inquiry,” stated Mr. Nokwal in the notification.

The Sub-Collector has also extended an invitation to the public. “Those who have knowledge about these two encounters are encouraged to appear and record their statements,” Nokwal added.

The inquiry aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and ensure transparency in the actions taken by security forces during the two incidents. The outcome of the inquiry is expected to be released following the investigations.

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