The judicial officers are among hundreds of such officials appointed on orders of the Supreme Court to decide on the eligibility of 60.06 lakh electors in the state. The group of seven judicial officers were allegedly gheraoed and were unable to leave a BDO office in Kaliachowk area of Malda district. They were rescued by police after eight hours, and the police van they were travelling in was pelted with stones by the mob.
- April 3, 2026
