Judicial Officers Express Security Concerns Over SIR Proceedings in West Bengal

• Multiple judicial officers in West Bengal have written to the High Court expressing security concerns regarding SIR proceedings.
• Concerns are particularly high in Murshidabad, Malda, North and South 24 Parganas.
• Chief Justice Sujoy Pal directed the Election Commission to ensure the security of district judges and increase personal security guards.
• Judicial officers will receive paramilitary security upon the arrival of central forces in the state.
• Approximately 60 lakh complaints need to be resolved by judicial officers, with Murshidabad having the highest number.