Withdrawal of the navy from Pampacancha
In February 1984, the Marine Corps withdrew from Pampacancha considering that the community was sufficiently organized. This withdrawal allowed the PCP-SL to launch a devastating attack in April 1984 that resulted in 40 deaths.
In February 1984, the Marines, known as 'los navales', withdrew from the community of Pampacancha after deeming it sufficiently well organized to defend itself. The navy had been training the community in the organization of Civil Defense Committees. After their withdrawal, they returned again in April 1984 to train another community. However, when the marines finally withdrew in April 1984, Sendero Luminoso, with the support of hundreds of poorly armed peasants, launched a devastating attack on Pampacancha, killing 40 men and women.