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Woman Member Injured In November 13 Police Firing In Northern Kerala Dead, Says Maoist Group

A few posters and a press release allegedly signed by a Maoist spokesman state that an ultra has passed away while receiving medical attention. The ultra was hurt on November 13 in what was reported to be police firing in a Kannur forest.

The Maoists in this hill district have allegedly released a release and posters at Hundikaparambu colony near Thirunelli, claiming that Lakshmi, also known as Kavitha, who was hurt in the gunfight on November 13 with a special Kerala police team, has been “martyred”.

The release was issued in the name of Jogi, the spokesperson of the outfit. It claimed that the ‘Thunderbolt’ tactical team of the police launched a surprise attack on the members of Kabani Dalam of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) while they were holding a meeting.

It added that the members defended themselves well but Lakshmi was injured and was shifted from there.

The notice also claimed that she died while undergoing treatment and her funeral was held in the Western Ghats.

It did not specify when she died or where the funeral was held. When contacted, a police officer told PTI that they were looking into it. The exchange of fire had taken place in the Njettithodi area of the Uruppumkutty forest under the Karikkottakari police station limit.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Putta Vimaladitya had said that the Maoists initiated the firing, prompting the police to retaliate during their combing operations in the forest. The ultras, numbering eight, managed to flee the scene, he had said. The Maoists said Lakshmi hailed from Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh.

She is the wife of surrendered Maoist leader Lijesh, who had in 2021 returned to the mainstream after giving up the path of armed struggle, as part of a Kerala government rehabilitation package. The Maoist notice and posters also threatened retaliation and blamed the BJP and the ruling CPI(M) for “unleashing” attacks on them.

(Source: PTI )

Srushti Sharma

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