Hyderabad, November 22: Maoists have hacked to death two persons on suspicion of them being police informers in Telangana's Mulugu district. The incident occurred late on Thursday night. The Maoists, belonging to the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), resorted to the action in Penugolu Colony in Wajedu mandal headquarters. The victims were identified as Uika Ramesh and a local resident Uika Arjun. Ramesh was the secretary of Peruru Gram Panchayat in the same mandal. Vikram Gowda Killed: Karnataka’s Most Wanted Maoist Leader Gunned Down in Police Encounter in Udupi District (Watch Video).

A group of Maoists attacked the duo with sharp-edged weapons, resulting in their death on the spot. The assailants left a note near the bodies stating that both the deceased men were collecting information and passing it to Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB), an elite agency of the state police involved in anti-Maoist operations. The note was signed by Shantha, Wajedu-Venkatapuram area secretary of CPI (Maoist). Hours Before 2nd Phase of J'khand Polls, Maoists Torch Five Trucks in Latehar.

Shantha also released a statement, claiming responsibility for the killings. The attack came amid continuing attempts by Maoists to revive their activities in Telangana, which was once their stronghold. Police say while left-wing extremism almost disappeared in Telangana due to sustained efforts over the last 10-15 years, areas bordering neighbouring states like Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra still have Maoist presence.

 

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