Continuation of war against Shining Path PCP
On January 27, 1983, one day after the massacre of journalists, the communities' war against the Shining Path PCP continued with the capture of fourteen peasants who were taken to Uchuraccay to stand trial.
The day after the massacre of the journalists, on January 27, 1983, the war waged by the communities against the Shining Path PCP continued. The communities captured fourteen peasants who were beaten and taken to Uchuraccay for trial. During the trip, Fortunato Gavilan, lieutenant governor of Uchuraccay, threatened to kill them, telling them that the Iquichanos were no longer the leaders but those of Uchuraccay. Among those captured was Julio Huayta, lieutenant governor of Iquicha, who arrived at Uchuraccay badly beaten and with a red flag tied around his neck.