First trekking incursion in Pilchaca

First incursion of the Shining Path in the district of Pilchaca in 1984, where they demanded the resignation of all local authorities when they were not found present.

In 1984, at approximately noon, the Shining Path members made their first incursion into the district of Pilchaca. Not finding the local authorities at that time, the Shining Path members communicated to the entire population that all authorities should resign from their posts. This first visit marked the beginning of systematic pressure by the PCP-SL on the local authorities in the area. The testimony indicates that the exact date of the event is not remembered, but it occurred at approximately noon.

Source: Informe CVR
Location: Distrito de Pilchaca, Perú