In West Bengal, normal life was thrown out of gear in West Midnapore district following the bandh call given by Maoists. The response was total in most parts of the district.<br/><br/>Shops and business establishments besides schools and colleges remained closed and traffic was off the roads. Four CPIM supporters were killed by the Maoists on allegation of being police informers. <br/><br/>The Moaists left behind hand written posters near the bodies on the high way at Silda and claimed responsibility for the killings. <br/><br/>No further untoward incidents have taken place during the 24 hour bandh call by the Maoist. <br/><br/>Members of the joint forces of the Centre and the State have been patrolling the streets in some areas. <br/><br/>It may be recalled that the Maoists have been demanding that some of other organisation members who have been arrested by the joint forces should be produced in court immediately.