Malda Unrest: Judicial Officer's Distress Call, Main Accused Arrested, NIA Takes Over Probe

• BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared a video of a female judicial officer's distress call during the Malda unrest, stating, "If something happens to me, High Court, please take care of my child."
• The video highlights fears for judicial officers' safety under TMC rule, alleging a fight against fear, threats, and dictatorship in Bengal.
• Main accused Mofakkrul Islam, an AIMIM associate and former lawyer, was arrested at Siliguri's Bagdogra Airport for allegedly masterminding the incident.
• The investigation into the Malda incident, where seven judicial officers were held hostage during electoral roll revision, has been handed over to the NIA.
• The Election Commission made this decision after the Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the state administration's role, deeming the matter serious.