Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh witnessed a horrifying act of violence where Naxals murdered a man in front of his family. The victim, identified as Pujari Madkam Bhima, was attacked with an axe inside his home within the Usur police station limits. The motive behind the killing, according to reports, was the victim’s alleged role as a police informant. The incident has left the community in a state of shock and grief. The Naxals arrived at Madkam Bhima’s home at night and dragged him outside in front of his family. They then assaulted him brutally before killing him with an axe. The perpetrators fled after the attack. The police were informed about the incident and reached the location to initiate an investigation. The body was sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are currently questioning both the villagers and the family of the deceased. Increased security measures are in place in light of this violent act. Such incidents are common in the Naxal-affected regions of Chhattisgarh, where the presence of terror is pervasive. Local law enforcement is continuously working to prevent such incidents, but the Naxals’ activities remain a significant challenge. The local villagers are expressing both anger and fear following the murder. The police have formed a special team to identify and arrest those responsible for the crime. In addition to investigating, they are also interviewing other villagers to get a comprehensive picture of what happened. This tragic event has not only deeply affected the victim’s family, but also the entire village, raising questions about the safety and security situation in the region.
