Suspected Maoists kill student in West Bengal

The body of a Class 10 student suspected to have been murdered by Maoist guerrillas was found in West Bengal's West Midnapore district today, police said.

The body of a Class 10 student suspected to have been murdered by Maoist guerrillas was found in West Bengal's West Midnapore district on Tuesday, police said.

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The body of Bholanath Mahato was found lying in a canal near Jamirdiha village.

"The body has been fished out from Kasmar Khal (canal). Maoists are the prime suspects," a police officer said.

West Midnapore is a hotbed of Maoist activities in the state. Two other western districts Purulia and Bankura are also affected.