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Baruipur rape-murder: CPI(M) leader, held for violence, says police action 'politically motivated'

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Baruipur rape-murder: CPI(M) leader, held for violence, says police action 'politically motivated'
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A CPI(M) leader has been arrested in West Bengal following violent protests over the rape and murder of a minor, with the party claiming the arrest is politically motivated. Police allege the leader instigated the violence, while opposition leaders argue the state is targeting protesters instead of criminals.

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CPI(M) leader Lahek Ali, who was arrested a day ago in connection with the violence that broke out during the protest over the rape and murder of a girl in West Bengal’s Baruipur town, on Monday (July 13, 2026), said the police action was “politically motivated”.

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