Maoists kill brother of a former Maoist in Chhattisgarh

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), July 23(ANI): A group of about four Maoists killed Laxman Markam, the brother of a former Maoist, in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Friday.

Sameer Tiwari, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Bhansi Police Station, said that the police are investigating the case by questioning the family members of the victim Laxman Markam.

"We have questioned the family and they told us that about three to four Maoists came in casual clothes and brought with them weapons such as SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) and pistols. They killed the victim using pistol. 6-7 rounds were fired at him, out of which one misfired. We are investigating the matter and finding out who was involved in the killing," Tiwari said.

According to reports, armed Maoists reached the residence of Munna Markam, elder brother of Laxman, in Ganjinar village and asked about his brother's whereabouts.

Munna escaped from the site and informed the police about the incident.

It is reported that Munna was associated with the Communist Party of India, and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently.

The reports also said that Laxman was also associated with BJP. (ANI)