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NEW DELHI, July 18 (KUNA) -- A group of armed rebels called 'Naxals' killed
as many as three villagers, including the head of village, in India's
south-western state of Maharashtra on Monday, reported the Press Trust of
India (PTI).
The incident occurred in the state's Gadchiroli district.
The Naxals killed the villagers and dumped their bodies in a nearby
village. The bodies were found in mutilated conditions. While two of the
victims were stoned to death, the village head was killed using firearms, said
the report.
The Naxals left a written note near the bodies accusing the deceased of
being police informers.
Naxals are active in various Indian states, including Maharashtra, Madhya
Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar
Pradesh. They mainly attack government installations, particularly the Police
and other security personnel, alleging that the Government does not watch the
interests of the landless farmers. They claim to be fighting for the cause of
the landless farmers. (end)
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