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Two Villagers Killed in Maoist Attack in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma

Police say the Sukma attack fits a pattern of Maoists targeting villagers to deter cooperation with authorities.

Police officials say such killings are part of the Maoists’ strategy to intimidate villagers, disrupt education in conflict-affected areas, and prevent locals from cooperating with government schemes. (Representational image)

Overview

  • Police reported that the killings occurred in Sirseti village under Kerlapal police station limits in Sukma district.
  • Officials said inputs are being verified and further legal action is underway, with additional details to be shared later.
  • With these deaths, about 35 civilians have been killed in Maoist violence across the Bastar division so far in 2025.
  • Recent victims include temporary visiting teachers known as shikshadoots, abducted and killed in Sukma on August 27 and in Bijapur on August 29.
  • Authorities say victims are often accused of being police informers or of defying Maoist diktats as part of a strategy to intimidate communities and disrupt education and government outreach.