NIA Reports Organized Attack on Judicial Officers in Malda Incident
Women In Front, Mosque Announcements & Dead CCTV Cameras: NIA Lays Out Malda Plot | Exclusive
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) informed the Supreme Court about a coordinated attack on judicial officers during protests in Kaliachak-II, Malda district, West Bengal, on April 1. The agency highlighted organized mobilization tactics and security lapses, prompting the court to scrutinize the state's response and consider transferring the case for a thorough investigation.
- 01NIA reported a coordinated attack on judicial officers during protests in Malda.
- 02Protesters confined seven judicial officers for over 13 hours.
- 03Organized mobilization included announcements from a mosque and e-rickshaws.
- 04Nine out of 16 CCTV cameras at the BDO office were non-functional.
- 05Supreme Court criticized state officials for their inadequate response.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) presented a detailed report to the Supreme Court regarding the violent protests in Kaliachak-II, Malda district, West Bengal, on April 1. The NIA described how approximately 1,500 protesters confined seven judicial officers in a Block Development Office (BDO) for over 13 hours during protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The agency indicated that the unrest was not spontaneous but organized, with mobilization efforts including announcements made from a local mosque and via e-rickshaws. The report also noted that women were strategically placed at the front of the protests, suggesting premeditated planning. Additionally, the NIA highlighted significant security lapses, revealing that nine of the 16 CCTV cameras at the BDO office were non-functional, including those monitoring the main entrance. The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the state administration's response, particularly criticizing the Chief Secretary for failing to communicate during the crisis. The court is considering transferring the case to the NIA for a comprehensive investigation into the potential conspiracy behind the events, with three FIRs filed against over 100 individuals for charges including unlawful assembly and attempt to murder.
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The incident raises serious concerns about public safety and judicial protection in Malda, impacting the trust of citizens in law enforcement.
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