On Wednesday evening, seven judicial officers handling Special Intensive Revision (SIR) cases were gheraoed by local residents in the Kaliachowk area of Malda district, West Bengal. The protest arose from concerns regarding discrepancies in the electoral records affecting over 60 lakh voters. Initially, the protesters sought a meeting with the officers but resorted to surrounding the Block Development Office after their request was denied. The situation escalated, leading to a standoff that lasted nearly eight hours. Police intervened to rescue the officers, who included three women, as the crowd began to pelt stones. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The protest coincides with the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and 29, with vote counting set for May 4. The Supreme Court has mandated judicial officers to review cases of voters marked 'under adjudication' to decide on their retention or deletion from the electoral rolls.