Special NIA court convicts ten Maoists for 2013 Jheeram Valley massacre

…the High Court. Shiv Singh Thakur, who was injured in the attack, said that while he respected the court’s decision, the NIA had merely completed formalities by arresting and putting on trial the low-ranking Maoists. “ They had asked our leaders’ names before gunning those victims down. There was a definite conspiracy which needs to be unearthed; only then will we get closure ,” he told The Hindu. The case pertains to one of the deadliest Maoist attacks in the country, reported on May 25, 2013, when a large group of Maoists attacked a convoy of Congress leaders, around 10km from the Darbha…

…lawyer said. Who are the convicts? The convicted accused are Pramila Modiyam, Chaitu Lekam, Sumitra Punem Modiyam, Mukka Mandavi, Kosa Kavasi, Aayata Markam, Madkami Deva, Joga Madkami, Banjami Sanna and Mahadev Nag. " We will appeal against the verdict in the high court. We have not received a copy of the judgment yet. We will be able to give the grounds for appeal after receiving it, " Choudhary said. Also read: J&K Police identify terrorist killed in Budgam encounter as Pakistan resident, LeT member He said the defence strongly presented its case and expressed hope that the accused would get…

…Mandavi was falsely implicated in the case. He claimed Kosa Kavasi was involved in preparations for a family wedding when the attack took place, while Mandavi was also engaged in marriage preparations in the village. " They were not there at the time of the attack. Those who were involved have surrendered and are living freely, while those who were not involved are paying the price. The families are distressed and shattered, " Guddu said. Also read: Chhattisgarh to review Maoist cases, clear way for accused in non-fatal offences The attack took place on May 25, 2013, when Maoists ambushed the Congress' 'Parivartan Rally' on a national…