In a concerning development ahead of the West Bengal elections, four judicial officers engaged in electoral roll adjudication for the Mothabari constituency expressed fears for their safety to District Magistrate Rajanvir Singh Kapoor. In a letter dated March 23, they highlighted a growing risk of security breaches due to tensions surrounding the publication of a supplementary voters' list. On April 1, hundreds of protesters gheraoed the Kaliachak-II Block Development Office, confining judicial officers and staff for hours. The Supreme Court has since criticized the West Bengal administration and ordered a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Following the incident, judicial officers have been relocated to hotels in Malda town, where they continue their work under enhanced security measures. The Additional Director General of Police acknowledged delays in the rescue operation and confirmed that 19 cases have been filed related to the protest, with 36 arrests made. The situation remains tense as judicial officers adapt to new working conditions.