attack on CPI(M) leaders

West Bengal: Release CPI(M) Leaders

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) condemns the brutal police assault on a peaceful protest in Purba Bardhaman district headquarters in West Bengal.  Over 250 CPI(M) activists and leaders were seriously injured and over 170 were arrested. 41 of these, including Central Committee member of CPI(M) Comrade Abhas Roy Choudhury, have been denied bail and imprisoned.