Bijapur, July 21 -- On late last night, two common villagers in Bijapur district were allegedly murdered by 4-5 unknown Naxals with sharp weapons, claims Bijapur police.

According to the Bijapur police, the deceased individuals are Kawasi Joga, 55 years old, a resident of Chutwahi village, and Mangalu Kursam, 50 years old, a resident of Bada Tarrem, under the Thana Tarrem area.

The incident is being verified by Thana Tarrem.

Further details are awaited.

Earlier on July 20, a 16-year-old villager was seriously injured in a pressure IED explosion, allegedly planted by Naxals in Kondapadgu village of Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.

The incident occurred while the teenager was grazing cattle in the forest.

According to the Bijapur Poli...