Top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, part of at least 26 attacks, was killed in encounter in Andhra Pradesh. "Hidma's elimination marks a crucial turning point in anti-Maoist efforts. It has removed the head of CPI (Maoist)'s most potent military wing," Andhra Pradesh's DGP said. It's likely to weaken the rebel organisation further and aid government's attempts to eradicate Naxalism.