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CPI(M) Demands Arrests After Attack on Kallakurichi Leaders
Four members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) were attacked while traveling in Kallakurichi district.
The attack happened on the night of August 21 near Kiliyur village.
The party said eight people stopped them and damaged their car and party flag.
It also said the attackers hurt the people inside the car.
The injured members went to a hospital and later returned home.
The party believes the attack was connected to a local protest about housing funds.
Those funds were allegedly meant to build 22 houses under a government scheme.
The party wants police to arrest everyone involved.
Four CPI(M) members, including district leaders and their driver, were attacked near Kiliyur village on the night of August 21.
The party said an eight-member gang abused the group, smashed the car windows, damaged its flag, and assaulted the occupants.
The injured leaders received hospital treatment and later returned home, according to the CPI(M).
The party alleged the attack was linked to its protest over alleged misuse of funds for 22 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana houses.
A complaint was filed at Kalamarudur police station, but the CPI(M) said only one suspect had been arrested.
- Who
- CPI(M) Kallakurichi District Secretary T M Jaishankar, former District Secretary T Ezhumalai, District Committee Member T S Mohan, and their driver were attacked; the party identified an eight-member gang as the alleged attackers.
- What
- The group was allegedly abused, assaulted, and targeted with damage to its car windows and party flag.
- Where
- Near Kiliyur village, close to Ulundurpet in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The attack occurred on the night of August 21; the CPI(M) statement was reported on August 23.
- Why
- The CPI(M) alleged the attack was connected to its agitation over alleged misappropriation of funds intended for 22 houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
Key facts
- Reported location
- Near Kiliyur village and Ulundurpet, Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu
- Incident date
- Night of August 21
- People targeted
- Three CPI(M) leaders and their car driver
- Number of alleged attackers
- Eight
- Police complaint
- Filed at Kalamarudur police station
- Arrests reported
- One person arrested, according to the CPI(M)
- Disputed housing funds
- Funds allegedly intended for 22 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana houses
Sources
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