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 initiated by PIDE agents and directed by agent Chico Kachavi, who was later killed during an investigation into the events. The soldiers were told by this agent that "the orders were to kill everyone," despite the fact that only civilians, women, and children were discovered.