Malda: 7 Judicial Officers Rescued After Overnight Gherao Amidst 'D Voter' Protests

• Seven judicial officers were gheraoed overnight at Kaliachak 2 block office in Malda's Mothabari Assembly.
• The incident stemmed from protests by 'D voters' whose names were allegedly removed from the electoral roll, affecting approximately 25,000 voters in the area.
• Officers, including three women, were gheraoed from 2 PM on Wednesday, with allegations of delayed intervention despite informing the High Court and local administration.
• Police and central forces intervened, dispersing protesters with batons and facing obstruction with bamboo on roads during the rescue.
• The officers were safely rescued, highlighting rising tensions in Malda ahead of the April 23 elections and posing a challenge for the Election Commission.