Seven Maoists were killed on Wednesday in an exchange of fire in Andhra Pradesh, a day after top Maoist leader Madvi Hidma, his wife and four others were gunned down in the same region. ADGP (Intelligence) Mahesh Chandra Laddha said the latest encounter took place near Maredumilli in Alluri Sitaramaraju district, about 7 km from Tuesday’s site, and included three women among the dead.
