Jhiram Ghati massacre verdict today: Recalling the attack that killed senior Congress leaders
On May 25, 2013, a Maoist attack in Jhiram Ghati, Chhattisgarh, killed 27 individuals, severely impacting the state Congress leadership. The primary victims were Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel, his son Dinesh, and other prominent figures, including former opposition leader Mahendra Karma and Union minister Vidyacharan Shukla. The Maoists targeted Karma, who initiated the Salwa Judum movement in 2005, leading to widespread violence in Bastar.
The attack came before Assembly elections, and Maoists surrounded and opened fire on Congress leaders' convoy during a rally. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the investigation, with a 10-year trial culminating in a verdict scheduled for August 31. The incident has sparked political debates, with Congress alleging inside information sharing with Maoists by Congress leaders and BJP questioning the closures of FIRs.
The Congress party has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case, but the current status remains unclarified.
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