NIA Files Charges Against 31 Individuals in Malda Judicial Obstruction Cases
NIA chargesheets 31 in Malda SIR obstruction cases
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged 31 individuals in four cases related to road blockades and the illegal detention of judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal. The charges were filed based on substantial evidence and detail the accused's roles in disrupting law and order during the special intensive revision (SIR) process ahead of the April assembly elections.
- 01The NIA filed charges against 31 individuals in four cases concerning road blockades and illegal detention of judicial officers in Malda.
- 02Charges were based on digital, documentary, and oral evidence, as well as witness testimonies.
- 03The accused are charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, National Highways Act, 1956, and West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (WBMPO) Act, 1972.
- 04The NIA's investigation was prompted by a Supreme Court directive to address the unlawful activities that disrupted the SIR process.
- 05The chargesheets detail the specific roles of each accused in obstructing government officials and judicial officers.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced on Tuesday that it has filed charges against 31 individuals in connection with four cases involving road blockades and the illegal detention of judicial officers during the special intensive revision (SIR) process in Malda district, West Bengal. These chargesheets were submitted to the NIA Special Court in Kolkata and are supported by a range of evidence, including digital and documentary materials, as well as witness testimonies. The accused face charges under various laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the National Highways Act, 1956, and the West Bengal Maintenance of Public Order (WBMPO) Act, 1972. The NIA's investigation was initiated following a directive from the Supreme Court, which took cognizance of the situation. The agency has established that the accused acted in a coordinated manner to disrupt public order, block roads, and unlawfully detain judicial officers involved in the SIR process, thereby significantly affecting law and order in the region.
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The charges against the 31 individuals could restore order in Malda and deter future disruptions to judicial processes.
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