Man shot dead by Maoists, third murder in same family

A 40-year old man was shot dead by Maoists at Basua village in Gumla district today, months after two other members of the same family were killed by the Naxalites.

A 40-year old man was shot dead by Maoists at Basua village in Gumla district on Sunday, months after two other members of the same family were killed by the Naxalites.

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Police said the left wing ultras pumped in bullets into M Ansari killing him on the spot.

The Naxalites had killed Ansari's two nephews in the district last year and reportedly left a note vowing to eliminate all the members of the household for the family's alleged indulgence in extortion activities and alleged role in the death of some villagers.