CPM leader shot dead by Maoists in WB

Jhargram, Mar 23: Maoists gunned down a CPM leader in West Midnapore district, police said on Tuesday, Mar 23.

45-year-old Hemanta Pradhan was secretary of the CPM's local committee at Dhanghori.

According to police, Pradhan was forcibly taken out of his house last night by a group of 20-25 armed Maoists and shot dead.

Pradhan's body was spotted by the police and local villagers this morning near Kuldiha area.

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