India, Aug. 28 -- A 30-year-old teacher was killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday evening, police said.

Laxman Barse was allegedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons by a group of Maoists in Silger village around 7.30 pm. His family members were also assaulted when they tried to intervene, a statement issued by the police said. "Further legal action is being taken by the Jagargunda police. Detailed information will be shared later," it added.

"Though the motive is unclear, Maoists have repeatedly targeted civilians, particularly those accused of acting as police informers," an officer said.

According to police, the civilian death toll from Maoist violence in Bastar has risen to 30 this year. Two teachers were k...