Murder of 7 villagers in Pampay
Seven villagers were killed by the military in Pampay, Luricocha, during a raid in July 1985, allegedly during a PCP-SL meeting.
In July 1985, the military raided the town of Pampay, Luricocha district, Huanta province, during what was reported as an alleged PCP-SL meeting. During this military operation, seven villagers were killed. This event is part of the counter-subversive strategy implemented by the armed forces in the area, characterized by repressive actions against the civilian population suspected of links with Shining Path. The event occurred in a context of intensified armed conflict in the provinces of Huanta, Huamanga and La Mar.