After 24 Years: CPI(ML) MLA Mahanand Singh's Judicial Custody Reignites Protest Case
CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Mahanand Singh was sent to judicial custody by a Bihar court over a 2001 protest-related road blockade. The court rejected his bail plea, raising questions about delayed justice. Party statements emphasize their continued commitment to fighting for people's rights, despite Singh's arrest.
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A local court in Bihar's Jehanabad district has placed CPI(ML) Liberation MLA Mahanand Singh in judicial custody over a historical protest-related case. Originally charged in 2001 for a road blockade during a demonstration, Singh's requests for bail were denied.
In response to the court's decision, the party released a statement expressing surprise at Singh's judicial custody, highlighting that the case was filed 24 years ago with initial confusion surrounding the accused's identity.
CPI(ML) office secretary Suhaib Alam remarked on the tendencies of those fighting for people's rights to face judicial challenges, affirming the party's dedication to advocacy for the common people despite setbacks such as Singh's imprisonment.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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