Chhattisgarh, A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was killed in a brutal attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, marking the seventh such incident in the Maoist-hit region over the past two months. The surge in violence against political workers has highlighted the growing tensions and the peril faced by individuals involved in political activities in these areas.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the latest attack occurred during a wedding celebration in Toynar village, where Tirupati Katla, a BJP member and Janpad Panchayat official, was ambushed and fatally wounded with sharp-edged weapons as he left the event. This incident adds to a disturbing pattern of targeted violence that has claimed the lives of seven BJP leaders or members in the region over the last year.

The attacks, believed to be orchestrated by suspected Naxalites, have sent shockwaves through the political community, raising serious concerns over the safety of political figures in Maoist-affected areas. The ongoing campaign of violence against members of the ruling party underscores the volatile situation in Chhattisgarh, where political workers increasingly find themselves under threat.

Authorities are actively investigating the motives behind these killings, striving to identify and apprehend the culprits responsible for the attacks. The continued violence against political figures in Chhattisgarh serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by those serving in regions affected by Maoist insurgency.