CPM leader Biman Bose injured in lathicharge in Kolkata

CPM politburo member Biman Bose was seriously injured during a clash between Left Front supporters and policemen during a rally called by Krisha Sabha, the agricultural front of the CPM, in central Kolkata on Thursday afternoon.

Biman Bose

CPM politburo member Biman Bose was seriously injured during a clash between Left Front supporters and policemen during a rally called by Krisha Sabha, the agricultural front of the CPM, in central Kolkata on Thursday afternoon. While Bose sustained a bleeding injury on his head, several policemen were also seriously hurt in the incident.

The Krishak Sabha, had given a call for a march to Nabanna – the seat of West Bengal chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, in protest of the flood relief mess, soaring prices of essential commodities and the state government’s failure to check prices.

[related-post]

The trouble started when the Left Front supporters, who were marching towards Nabanna, were stopped by police. After the exchange of words, protesters grew restive and started hurling stones at the policemen.

Story continues below this ad

The police retaliated and lathicharged the protesters and stopped media persons from covering the incident. Several media persons were also hurt badly.

Biman Bose, who was leading one of the main processions, was caught in the chaos and lathis rained on him and other supporters. “The police instigated the mob and the protesters to violence. It was totally uncalled for,” said Bose.

The protesters complained that agricultural workers were the worst hit in the recent floods but the government relief was inadequate.

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Biman Bose
CPM

Top Stories

Schools closed, fishing suspended as Andhra, Odisha brace for Cyclone Montha

Not only has he delivered several great movies over the years, among which many were blockbusters, but he also played a key role in earning the Malayalam film industry nationwide attention.

Entertainment Malayalam cinema's most celebrated filmmaker's first movie earned 15 times its budget; romantic drama marked debut of Mohanlal

Sports India Women vs Bangladesh Women Live Cricket Score

I have said more than once already that it is my fervent hope that Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party somehow manages to win because he is not a ‘potted plant’ (political princeling) and has spent more than two years wandering about the villages of Bihar trying to understand what the people of our poorest state really need.

Opinion A dangerous election practice

Cyclone Montha: Schools closed, fishing activities suspended in Andhra, Odisha

India23 min ago

A severe cyclonic storm, named Montha, is expected to make landfall along India's east coast between Odisha and Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy rain and rough seas, with the potential for extremely heavy rain in certain areas.

View all shorts

Live Blog

Loading Taboola...