COVID-19 Outbreak Suspected Among Maoists, Says Chhattisgarh Cop COVID-19 Outbreak Suspected Among Maoists, Says Chhattisgarh Cop According to local villagers, Maoists burnt the bodies of at least ten colleagues in the forest along the border of Bijapur and Sukma districts on Monday night, the police said, adding that it could be a case of Covid outbreak or food poisoning.
The police are trying to get more details on the cause behind the Maoists deaths. (Representational)
Dantewada:
The police said that at least 10 Maoists have reportedly died, likely due to COVID-19 or food poisoning, in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. The police said even some senior rebel leaders are suffering from the viral infection.