Military operation in Lucmahuaycco with arrests and confrontation reported

Police-military operation in Lucmahuaycco with massive arrests and death of non-commissioned officer reported as suicide

A Civil Guard patrol accompanied by Incahuasi ronderos carried out an operation in Lucmahuaycco. According to the police report, a guerrilla base was detected in the Cacaopampa sector at 5:30 am, capturing 18 elderly women, 2 minors and 7 men after an alleged armed confrontation. On the same day at 4:00 p.m., the suicide of sub-officer Mario Berríos Arnao was reported. However, later testimonies question the official version of the confrontation.

Source: Informe CVR, páginas 4001-4002
Location: Lucmahuaycco, distrito de Vilcabamba, provincia La Convención, departamento Cusco, Perú