Missing Mexican band feared dead as 5 bodies discovered in Tamulipus violence-violence-hit state
Officials in Tamulipus, Northeast Mexico have discovered five bodies during the discovery of members of a local band, who have abducted.The musicians between the age of 20 and 40 disappeared on Sunday, which was last seen at a time in the city of Renosa near the US border. AFP reported that according to relatives, they had received a demand for ransom after disappearance.State officials confirmed the search on Thursday, saying, “The investigation led to an area where five bodies were located.” The statement released through social media stated that the remains are considered to match the “initial features” of the missing members of the band Fugitiveo.The group was allegedly hired for a concert, but family members said the place is a deserted. The loved ones have since staged protests, urged the authorities to intervene more rapidly.“We are receiving forcibly recovery calls,” the sister of the missing musicians said, speaking anonymously due to security concerns.Tamulipus is one of the most dangerous areas of Mexico, stricken by criminal groups involved in drug trafficking, smuggling and forcibly recovery. Musicians in the country are first targeted by Cartels who pay them to sing about their adventures.Since 2006, criminal violence in Mexico has claimed over 480,000 people and about 120,000 people are missing.
