Gherao of judicial officials in Malda: NIA arrests ISF member, detains Congress candidate
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The National Investigation Agency arrested panchayat member Golam Rabbani of the Indian Secular Front and detained Congress candidate Sayem Chowdhury and seven associates in connection with the April 1 gherao of seven judicial officials in Malda. The incident occurred during voter roll adjudication. West Bengal CID had previously arrested 35 people, including AIMIM activist Mofakkerul Islam, alleged to be the mastermind. NIA has sought custody of all 35 arrested individuals.
Key Entities
National Investigation Agency (NIA)Indian Secular Front (ISF)Golam RabbaniSayem ChowdhuryCongressMothabari AssemblyMofakkerul IslamAIMIMWest Bengal CIDMaldaKaliachowk-II BDO office