Eight Peruvian military personnel have been ordered to 12 months of pre-trial detention in connection with the deaths of five civilians in Colcabamba, Huancavelica. Prosecutors presented evidence indicating the civilians died from gunshot wounds. The Public Ministry alleges the soldiers attempted to obstruct the investigation by placing ammunition near the bodies of the victims, seemingly to alter the scene and suggest a different cause of death. The court’s decision follows a hearing where these allegations were presented. This case raises serious concerns about potential abuses of power and the handling of civilian casualties. The military members now await trial while authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the alleged tampering with evidence. Further details regarding the incident and the identities of those involved have not yet been fully released.