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.
Actors
Pampay
location of the killings
Luricocha
district where the incident occurred
Huanta
province where the incident occurred
PCP-SL
alleged organization associated with the victims
Fuerzas Armadas del Perú
perpetrator of the killings
Huamanga
province affected by armed conflict
La Mar
province affected by armed conflict