(KUNA) -- A group of armed rebels called 'Naxals' killed as many as three villagers, including the head of village, in India's south-western state of Maharashtra on Monday, reported the Press Trust of India (PTI).The incident occurred in the state's Gadchiroli district.
The Naxals killed the villagers and dumped their bodies in a nearby village. The bodies were found in mutilated conditions. While two of the victims were stoned to death, the village head was killed using firearms, said the report.
The Naxals left a written note near the bodies accusing the dear departed of being police informers. Naxals are active in various Indian states, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. They mainly attack government installations, particularly the Police and other security personnel, alleging that the Government does not watch the interests of the landless farmers. They claim to be fighting for the cause of the landless farmers.