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CPM Leader's Custody Extended in Baruipur Lynching Case

CPM Leader's Custody Extended in Baruipur Lynching Case
Baruipur probe: CPM leader Lahek Ali’s custody extended for three more days · telegraphindia.com

A CPM leader named Lahek Ali was arrested because of a violent incident in Baruipur.

The violence happened after an 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered.

The police wanted to keep Ali in custody for more days to investigate further.

His lawyer said he had already been in custody for eight days and questioned the need for more time.

The court decided to extend his custody by three more days.

The police took Ali to the place where the violence happened, and a man was lynched by a mob who thought he was involved in the crime.

Later, the chief minister said the man was innocent.

Key facts

Arrested Individual
Lahek Ali
Charges
27 charges, including murder
Victim
11-year-old girl
Date of Incident
July 5
Custody Duration
11 days (8 days initially, extended by 3 days)

Quotes

Special public prosecutor

Special public prosecutor handling the case

“"his remand was needed for further investigation."”
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Sayan Banerjee

Defence lawyer for Lahek Ali

“"he had already been in police custody for eight days and questioned the need for further police remand."”
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