Malda: 7 Judicial Officers Rescued After Overnight Gherao Amidst 'D Voter' Protests
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Malda: 7 Judicial Officers Rescued After Overnight Gherao Amidst 'D Voter' Protests
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News18•02-04-2026, 14:54
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.