Naxal rebels dispute cause of 'commander's' death

According to police, many key Naxalite leaders have been hit by Covid, but the rebels have denied it.

Sukma: Naxalite guerrillas have blamed the police for the death of their 'commander' Korsa Ayatu, according to a press note.

The rebels said Ayatu was admitted to a Khammam Hospital in Telangana for treatment after he got critically ill. They said he was suffering from malaria and typhoid.

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The rebels alleged that police arrested him on May 24 before his death.

The Naxalites have also claimed that three tribal villagers - Pojjal Sodi, Sital and Jogaiya were arrested.

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According to police, many key Naxalite leaders have been hit by Covid, but the rebels have denied it.

Police also said that large-scale meetings of Naxals have led to the spread of Covid among villagers.

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