Event Brief
West Bengal Poll Chaos: Villagers Hold Officers Hostage
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Summary: The Election Commission has asked the NIA to investigate the gherao of judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal.
WHO: Election Commission
WHAT: Investigation into the gherao of judicial officers
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 1:41 PM ET
WHERE: Malda
WHY: Following strong criticism from the Supreme Court regarding the state's failure to protect officers
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