Click to play videoKolkata: In Nandigram, a political battle that has taken a violent turn with more clashes between CPM supporters and Trinamool supporters - including an attack on Trinamool leader Mamata Banerjee’s convoy.
Eleven-year-old Bullu Mir is battling for life at this hospital in Nandigram. Bullu was hit in the head by a bullet, when CPM supporters allegedly fired upon activists of the Trinamool Congress-led Bhumi Uchhed Pratirodh Committee on Saturday. One person was killed and four others were injured in that attack.
Bullu’s uncle Syed Habibul says, “There was firing since 9 am morning. They are from the CPM. They came, and started firing. The boy was at home and they shot him through the window. “
Tension spiraled again on Sunday when Bhumi Uchched activists retaliated by setting fire to a local CPM office. Earlier in the day, three people were killed and five injured in a blast in nearby Khejhuri. The blast occurred while CPM activists were allegedly making crude bombs. Bhumi Uchched activists are actively resisting entry of CPM supporters into Nandigram.
“There was firing, the door was open, the bullet came and struck, “ says an eyewitness.
Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee alleges that a bullet was fired at a car on her way to Nandigram.
But the police have denied that the incident took place. Police presence in the area is hardly a deterrent to the farmers who have converted themselves into an armed militia.
They are against a proposal to set up a chemical hub in Nandigram. Although the CPM-led state government scrapped the plan after several people died in a police firing on March 14, the violence continues.
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