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Former Naxal commander shot dead by old companions in Gondia
A former Naxal commander was shot dead by his old companions at his home in the district here, police said on Thursday.
A former Naxal commander was shot dead by his old companions at his home in the district here, police said on Thursday.
Around 30 to 40 Naxalites entered the house of Raghunath Fagnu Markam (48) at Daharitola under Salekasa tehsil of Gondia district at 1 am yesterday, took him out and pumped two bullets in his chest killing the former Naxalite on the spot, they said.
Raghunath was associated with Naxal movement from 1992 to 1999 before he surrender on November 25, 1999, they said.
He has served as Commander of Tanda Dalam between 1992– 96 and was instrumental in attacks on police party in the year 1993 and 1995 at Darekasa, Banjaritola and Murkudoh, police said.
Raghunath was also the man behind to blown up the BSNL mobile tower in the year 1994 at Darekasa and was wanted by Chattisgarh police also, they said.
After his surrender the former Naxal served a three year jail term and was living peaceful life at Daharitola, 3 km from Darekasa.
Raghunath had also contested state Assembly elections from Gondwana Gantantra Party from Amgaon seat and got 636 votes.
A case has been registered in this connection under relevant section and further investigation is on, they said.
