Around 1000 Maoist sympathisers within CPM, says report; party to probe

KANNUR: In the wake of two party members getting arrested for alleged Maoist link, the CPM has begun an investigation to identify Maoist supporters within the party. It is learnt that a police report has suggested that there are around 1000 Maoist sympathisers within CPM.

According to sources, several members of the DYFI and SFI are under observation. The party also intends to hold fraction meets in order to identify the Maoist sympathisers. Earlier, a senior party leader had hinted that reports regarding the presence of Maoist supporters within the party cannot be dismissed.

Meanwhile, the CPM local committee, where both Thaha Faisal and Alan Shuhaib are members, will meet today. It is learnt that the committee will decide upon the expulsion of the two members only after considering the report of the investigating commission.