Kerala govt orders magisterial probe into Maoists' killing

November 27, 2016 15:37

The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front government in Kerala today ordered a magisterial probe into the recent killing of two Maoists in an alleged encounter at Nilambur forests in Malappuram district.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed Perinthalmanna Sub-Collector to conduct a comprehensive probe into the incident and submit a report.

The case, registered in connection with the encounter killing, was handed over to the Crime Branch, the Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

The government's decision came in the wake of CPI, a major partner in ruling LDF, and human rights activists coming out against the killing of the Left rebels.

Two Maoists -- Kuppuswamy Devaraj (65), a central committee member of the outlawed outfit and Ajitha (45), were killed in an alleged encounter with police in Nilambur forests on November 24.

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