Three villagers were shot dead allegedly by Maoists, who suspected that the trio was working against the banned outfit at Jojo in Khunti district, police said today.
The deceased identified as Dubraj Manki, Nagi Manki and Surya Hansda were gunned down by the rebels suspecting them of being involved in anti-Maoist activities in the area last night, Deputy Inspector General of Police Praveen Kumar told reporters.
The Maoists had in the past killed villagers after branding them as police informers.
