The action, "Operation Marosca", was planned at the instigation of PIDE agents and guided by agent Chico Kachavi, who was later assassinated while an inquiry into the events was being carried out. The soldiers were told by this agent that "the orders were to kill them all", never mind that only civilians, women and children included, were found.
The operation, "Operation Marosca", was orchestrated by PIDE agents and guided by agent Chico Kachavi, who was later killed during an inquiry into the events. The soldiers were instructed by this agent to kill everyone present, but only civilians, women, and children were discovered dead.