Though the case was registered on Saturday, the matter came to light last night.
Armed Naxals had allegedly killed Baghel with sharp weapons on Friday night at his residence in Nama village under Kumakoleng gram panchayat in Tongpal area, around 450 kms away from here.
Baghel and some of his associates were spearheading the protest against Naxal activities in their village since April this year.
“As per the complaint lodged by the victim’s wife, her husband had been getting threats from Maoists since he and other villagers had complained against Sundar in May this year. Even armed ultras were referring to that complaint and anti-Maoist demonstrations while attacking Baghel on Friday,” the IG said.
The complaint also mentioned that during the attack on him, Maoists kept telling Baghel that he was being punished because he did not listen to Sundar and others, and continued opposing them.
Baghel’s wife has sought action against Sundar and others accusing them of murdering her husband, Kalluri said.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:vickynanjappa.com)
