SC Slams Bengal Over Malda Gherao: "No Collector Till 11pm"

• CJI criticizes West Bengal administration for delayed response to gherao of judicial officers in Malda.
• Supreme Court intervened after judicial officers, including women and one with a child, were confined for hours.
• Incident occurred at Kaliachak II Block Development Office where seven officers were trapped by protestors.
• Officers were conducting Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls under SC directions for upcoming elections.
• Police rescued officers after nearly eight hours; stones were allegedly pelted at their vehicle.