Midnapore, Dec 29 : The Maoists-backed People''s Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) has called for a two-day shutdown in West Midnapore district here.

PCAPA members forced thirty-one supporters of the CPM to join them. The event took place at Salboni, where the PCAPA members held a kangaroo court and compelled the CPM members to change sides.

The shutdown has been called to demand the removal of the security forces from the area. (ANI)