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Court says 2013 Jhiram attack planned 3 months ahead
Hindustan Times··19 Sept
A special NIA court in Jagdalpur said the May 25, 2013 Jhiram Valley attack that killed 27 people was planned nearly three months ahead. The detailed order followed death sentences for all 10 convicts on September 16. Investigators traced planning to a February 16-25, 2013 Maoist meeting. About 100 armed cadres set command posts before the Sukma-Jagdalpur highway ambush.
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What It Means For You
- The detailed judgment reconstructs planning, logistics and the ambush for the public record.
- The court rejected claims that the convicts helped Maoists only out of fear.
- Death sentences for the 10 convicts were handed down on September 16 before the order's release.
What's Happening
- Victims included Nand Kumar Patel, Dinesh Patel, Mahendra Karma and Vidya Charan Shukla.
- Cadres collected about 25 sacks of rice, each about 50 kg, before the attack.
- A rehearsal was held near Ekkam-Chakpal six to seven days before May 25.
How the Ambush Was Organised
- Barse Sukka alias Deva of the Darbha Divisional Committee was assigned operational responsibility.
- The order records around 206 bullet marks on vehicles after firing from both sides of the road.
- Temporary command centres were set up on the nights of May 22 and 23.
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