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Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail to CPM Leader
Lahek Ali is a leader of the CPI(M) party.
Police arrested him after violence broke out in Baruipur following the rape and murder of a minor.
Police say he encouraged protesters to become violent and attack police officers.
Ali and his party say the accusations are politically motivated and that he was not an instigator.
The Calcutta High Court has now allowed him to leave jail temporarily.
The judge granted bail because Ali’s mother is critically ill and receiving treatment on a ventilator.
Ali must stay in the area and meet police whenever they ask him to.
His bail will last until September 9, while the cases continue.
Calcutta High Court granted CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali interim bail until September 9.
Justice Tirthankar Ghosh cited Ali’s mother’s critical condition and ventilator treatment.
Ali had spent nearly 50 days in custody over four suo motu cases linked to Baruipur violence.
Police allege Ali instigated protesters and attacked police during unrest after a minor’s rape and murder.
The court barred Ali from leaving the area and required him to appear before police when summoned.
- Who
- CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali, the Calcutta High Court, and Baruipur police.
- What
- Ali was granted interim bail in cases related to violence during protests after a minor’s rape and murder.
- Where
- The cases concern unrest in Suryapur under Baruipur police jurisdiction; Ali’s mother is being treated in Narendrapur.
- When
- The bail was granted on Wednesday and remains valid until September 9; Ali had been in custody for nearly 50 days.
- Why
- The court cited Ali’s mother’s critical medical condition and ventilator support as the reason for granting interim bail.
Police allegations
Ali and CPI(M) response
Role in the unrest
Police allegations
Police say video footage and other evidence show Ali at the protest site, where they allege he encouraged people and escalated tensions.
Ali and CPI(M) response
Ali denies the allegations. CPI(M) leaders say he was present after the alleged lynching of toto driver Indrajit, not as an instigator of violence.
Nature of the cases
Police allegations
Police registered four suo motu cases alleging violence, vandalism of police vehicles, and attacks on personnel during the unrest.
Ali and CPI(M) response
The CPI(M) says Ali was framed in politically motivated cases and that legal action was being used to silence the Opposition.
Key facts
- Bail period
- Until September 9
- Judge
- Justice Tirthankar Ghosh
- Time in custody
- Nearly 50 days
- Cases
- Four suo motu cases were registered against Ali
- Police allegations
- Police allege he instigated violence and attacked police personnel
- Bail conditions
- Ali cannot leave the area for the time being and must appear before police when summoned
- Medical reason
- Ali’s mother is undergoing ventilator treatment at a private hospital in Narendrapur
Sources
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