Chhattisgarh: Maoists evict two tribal families from Tumdiwal village

According to the police, Maoists are losing their support base and are hence terrorising other villagers to support them or quit their native place.

Raipur, April 30: Two tribal families were allegedly evicted by Maoists from their village in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Kondagaon district, the police said on Sunday.

According to the victims, Maoists threatened them to leave their homes in Tumdiwal village earlier this week after they allegedly refused to give ration and levy to the outlaws.

"Two cases have been registered in this connection based on the complaint of the villagers, all natives of Tumdiwal village under Mardapal police station limits," a Kondagaon district police official said.

In their statement, the victims said that "a group of Maoists were recovering 20 kg of rice and levy from each home in the village in Mardapal area, located around 300 kms from the state capital, Raipur."

"When they denied giving anything to the rebels, they held a 'janadalat' on April 27 where the victim families, comprising atleast 12 members including children were accused of acting as police informers and asked to vacate the village," the official said.

Besides, naxals also looted valuable and articles from the house of the two families, he said.

The incident came to light when villagers approached police on April 28, he said adding that all the victims will be provided with accommodation and other facilities.

PTI