Shant, the big face of Naxalite organization, Prashant Bose alias Kishan Da died in Birsa Munda Central Jail, body sent to Renss:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Prashant Bose alias ‘Kishan Da’, the top leader and Politburo member of the banned Naxalite organization CPI-Maoist, lodged in Jharkhand’s Birsa Munda Central Jail, died early on Friday. 75 year old Prashant Bose breathed his last in the jail premises at around 4:00 in the morning. As soon as the news of his demise was received, there was a stir in the jail administration and security department. After completing the legal process, the jail authorities have sent his body to RIMS Hospital for post-mortem.

Who was Kishan Da? Had top status in Maoist organization

Prashant Bose was originally from West Bengal and was known as ‘Kishan Da’ in Naxalite circles. He was considered one of the most experienced and strategic leaders of CPI Maoist. His role was extremely important in the merger of Maoist Communist Center of India (MCCI) and People’s War (PW) in 2004. Only after this merger, he was made a Politburo member of the newly formed CPI Maoist organization. His wife Sheela Marandi has also been associated with the Naxalite organization and is currently facing legal action.

He was arrested in 2021, was ill for a long time

Prashant Bose was a big challenge for Jharkhand Police and security forces. He was arrested near Seraikela on 21 November 2021. Since his arrest, he was lodged in Birsa Munda Central Jail of Ranchi. Due to increasing age and health related problems, he was ill for a long time. He was being provided regular medical care by the jail administration, but on Friday morning his condition suddenly deteriorated and he died.

Tight security arrangements, preparations for post mortem in RIMS

After the death of such a big leader of the Naxalite organization, the administration is on alert mode regarding security arrangements. Additional police forces have been deployed around RIMS hospital and jail. Officials say that the exact cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem report, although primarily it is being considered a natural death. The death of Prashant Bose is being considered a major blow to the Naxalite organization, as he was one of the few surviving members of the organization who had led the Naxalite movement since the beginning.