India, June 22 -- The Maoists have allegedly killed two villagers in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, police officials said on Sunday.

According to a police statement, the killings took place in Sendrabor and Aempur villages, both located under the jurisdiction of Pamed police station in south Bijapur, a region known for significant Maoist activity.

While the motive and exact timing of the murders have not yet been officially confirmed, police said they are in the process of verifying the details surrounding the incident.

This development comes just hours before Union home minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Raipur for a two-day visit to the state. Shah is expected to review the security situation in the Naxal-affected areas, ...