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EC Hands Malda Judicial Officer Gherao Probe to NIA

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Shraddha Pandey
Shraddha Pandey • OpIndiaSource

The Election Commission handed over the probe into the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Verified Facts

  • The judicial officers were trapped for over nine hours.
  • The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the Malda incident.
  • The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal government and Malda district administration for their failure to protect the judicial officers.
  • The Supreme Court called the incident a 'calculated attempt' to derail the electoral process in West Bengal.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) handed over the probe into the Malda incident to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Why This Matters Now

The handover follows strong criticism from the Supreme Court regarding the state's failure to protect officers during electoral roll revision.

What They Said

"The Supreme Court described the incident as a brazen and deliberate attempt to obstruct the administration of justice."
— Supreme Court (official statement)
"The case will be heard next on April 6, 2026, with the concerned officials directed to appear virtually."
— Supreme Court (official statement)
"CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday handed over the investigation of West Bengal's Malda district to the NIA, where seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage by villagers on April 1."
— Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (official statement)
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