Two civilians were allegedly shot dead by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on suspicion of them being ‘police informers’ in Mananpur area under Chanan Police Station limits in Lakhisarai District of Bihar on August 19, reports New Kerala. Police, however, said the killing was carried out on their refusal to pay ‘levy’ (extortion money) to the Maoists. Speaking to media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Pawan Kumar Upadhyay said, "We got information about the murder of two people here. When reached the spot and saw the bodies, it suggests that the murder was committed by Naxals." The victims were identified as Madan Yadav (45), a former Maoist leader who had quit the outfit a few years ago, and his driver Chhotu Kumar (35) of Bhalui village in the District.