New Delhi: The Maoists on Tuesday claimed that
Kobad Gandhy, a Politburo member of CPI (Maoist), was arrested
soon after his return from the "guerrilla zone" and a "weak
element" in their party gave information to police about his
movements.
The party claimed that Gandhy, who is in charge of
spreading the organisation's influence in urban areas, had
"just returned from a trip to the guerrilla zone".
"The arrest of Gandhy is being touted as a big success
of intelligence officials while it was actually a result of
the betrayal by a weak element in the party who was acting as
his courier," CPI (Maoist) spokesperson Azad said.
The "courier" led the Andhra Pradesh Police and
intelligence wing in Delhi to the rendezvous spot of Gandhy
in Bhikaji Cama Place, he claimed in a statement. However, the
party did not identify the "betrayer".
The Maoists are of the view that the arrest of Gandhy,
who played a "crucial role" in bringing out party publications
in English, was a "great loss" to the party.
Gandhy (63), who is suffering from prostrate cancer
and heart ailments, was caught by Delhi Police's Special Cell
from Bhikaji Cama Place on September 20.
Police sources said Gandhy may be taken to G B Pant
hospital here tomorrow for further check up as he is suffering
from ailments. "He may be checked by experts in cardiac and
oncology department in the hospital," they said.
Bureau Report
First Published: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 22:17