The New People’s Army (NPA)-Central Negros (Leonardo Panaligan Command) fired an M203 grenade at the operating troops of the 62nd IB in Sitio Lip-o, Barangay Imelda, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental on June 14. The attack killed three soldiers.

Residents said the 62nd IB stealthily transported the bodies on the night of June 14 to the center of Guihulngan City to conceal their loss. As in previous incidents, soldiers hid such ordeals to protect their image of “victory” against the people’s army.

The NPA carried out this armed action to seek justice for the 62nd IB’s numerous crimes against the people of Central Negros.