Villager brutally killed in Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district

RAIPUR: A 38-year-old tribal villager was brutally killed in a Maoist attack in the Usoor region of Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district late Tuesday, police confirmed. The victim, identified as Kawasi Hunga, a resident of Perampalli village, was reportedly attacked with sharp weapons by 4–5 unidentified Maoists. According to preliminary investigation, the attackers, dressed in plain clothes, barged into the village around midnight and accused Hunga of working as a police informant before killing him. Bijapur police stated that a case was registered, and a search operation was also launched to trace and apprehend those responsible. “The Maoists acted in a cowardly manner, targeting a civilian under the false pretext of informant suspicion,” said an official. Police teams from Usoor police station reached the site early Wednesday, recovered the body, and carried out necessary legal procedures. Security forces have intensified combing operations in and around the region to track the Maoist group behind the attack. The incident has triggered fresh concerns about the safety of villagers in Naxal-affected interior areas, especially those close to the forest. Local authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation and assured that strong action will be taken against those trying to disrupt peace in the region.