The Supreme Court has taken serious note of the Malda hostage incident, issuing show-cause notices to West Bengal’s chief secretary and DGP. Protesters, angered by voter list removals, gheraoed judicial officers for hours. The court termed the event a “deplorable” and “calculated” attempt to disrupt the electoral process, demanding central forces for officer safety.
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Judicial officers engaged in SIR exercise gheraoed for hours: How Bengal’s Malda ‘hostage’ drama unfolded
- by The News Vista
- April 2, 2026
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