Chhattisgarh, Aug 29: A 30-year-old Shikshadoot was brutally murdered in Silger village under Jagargunda police station limits in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.

The victim has been identified as Laxman Barse.

According to reports, the insurgents stormed into the village and forcibly dragged Barse out of his home. He was first beaten mercilessly in front of his family members before being killed with sharp-edged weapons.

Barse had been working as a temporary teacher in Mandimarka village, part of a government initiative to bring education to remote and conflict-ridden tribal areas. His dedication to teaching in high-risk zones made him a beacon of hope for many. The attackers allegedly believed he was acting as a police informer.

Family members who tried to intervene were also assaulted during the attack.

Following the incident, police arrived at the scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

Over 30 people have been killed by Maoists in Bastar in 2025 alone, including several Shikshadoots.