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Naxals strangle 3 villagers in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
Three villagers from Bijapur district were reportedly murdered by Naxalites—their bodies found after being strangled.
This act appears to be a move by Maoist insurgents to intimidate the local community as conflict continues in the region.
Murders could be retaliation for security crackdowns against Maoists
Police are investigating the murders and working to identify those involved.
The attack comes soon after major security crackdowns against Maoists in Chhattisgarh, including recent operations where dozens of insurgents were killed.
Authorities believe this violence could be retaliation for those intensified efforts.