Man Hacked to Death by Naxals in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh: Family Witnesses Brutal Murder

A shocking act of violence was carried out by Naxals in the Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Pujari Madkam Bhima, a villager, was killed by Naxals using an axe inside his home in the Usur police station area, with his family present. The Naxals accused the deceased of being a police informant. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community. Madkam Bhima was at home with his family when, under the cover of night, several Naxals in civilian attire arrived. They forcibly removed Madkam from his home in front of his family members. He was then brutally beaten and attacked with an axe, resulting in his death. The Naxals fled the scene after committing the crime. The police were notified of the incident the following morning, and they arrived to investigate and send the body for a post-mortem examination. Police officials have stated that an investigation is underway, with inquiries being made to the local villagers and the victim’s family. Given the gravity of the situation, security measures have been increased in the region. These types of attacks are frequent in the Naxal-affected zones of Chhattisgarh, creating an environment of fear. Local law enforcement is working to prevent such occurrences, but the Naxals’ operations remain difficult to control. The local population is experiencing both anger and apprehension due to the event. The police have established a special team to identify and arrest the culprits, and investigations include questioning other villagers. The incident has deeply affected the victim’s family and the village, leading to discussions about the state of law and order in the area.