Maoists kill two CPI (M) supporters

August 16, 2010 01:40 am | Updated 01:40 am IST - KOLKATA

The spree of killings in the Maoist-affected Jangalmahal region continued with the murder of two supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in Paschim Medinipur district on Sunday.

“The Maoists abducted five persons from the village late on Saturday night. Two of them were killed by the Maoists and the others were released,” Manoj Verma, Superintendent of Police told The Hindu over telephone.

The bullet-ridden bodies of Shankar Jana and Nishikanta Mondal were found outside Kamalapukuria village on Sunday morning, Mr. Verma added. “The others who were abducted were released and have returned home.”

On Friday, suspected Maoists killed Santosh Mahato, a former CPI(M) party worker, in Banspahari village. The murder seemed to be in retaliation for villagers assisting the police in the arrest of four Maoists.

The region has been witness to political killings since joperations were launched to flush out Maoists.

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