Suspected Maoists on Wednesday shot dead three CPI(M) activists near troubled Lalgarh area in West Midnapore district during the PCPA's 48-hour bandh.
Police said Prabir Dandopath, a school teacher, was killed by about six suspected rebels near his house at Bholbelduar in the evening. Earlier on Wednesday, Maoists gunned down Habun Patra at Bamal village and Sadan Mahto in Salboni area. Both were known for their active involvement with the CPI(M).
The People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for a 48-hour bandh beginning this morning in three blocks of the district, Lalgarh, Salboni and Goaltor, demanding release of 11 of their arrested supporters.
Meanwhile, bandh supporters beat up forest ranger Prabhat Acharya in Jamboni block and later ransacked his office. An injured Acharya was admitted to hospital.