NIA to Investigate Attack on Judicial Officers in West Bengal
Poll body hands over Bengal probe to NIA after judicial officers attacked
The Indian Express
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Following a Supreme Court directive, the Election Commission of India has tasked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with investigating an incident in which seven judicial officers were trapped by a mob in Malda district, West Bengal. The officers were held for eight hours before being rescued by police amidst violent protests.
- 01The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission to transfer the investigation to the NIA.
- 02Seven judicial officers were surrounded and held for hours in a BDO office in Malda, West Bengal.
- 03The officers were part of a Supreme Court initiative to assess the eligibility of over 60 lakh voters.
- 04The police faced violence while rescuing the officers, with stones thrown at their vehicle.
- 05An NIA team is expected to arrive in West Bengal to commence the investigation.
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In response to a Supreme Court order, the Election Commission of India has handed over the investigation of an incident involving seven judicial officers to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The officers were trapped inside a Block Development Office (BDO) in Kaliachowk, Malda district, West Bengal, for eight hours as a mob surrounded them. They were in the state to assess the eligibility of 60.06 lakh voters following directives from the Supreme Court. The situation escalated to violence, with the police vehicle being attacked as they attempted to rescue the officers. The Election Commission has instructed the NIA to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a preliminary report directly to the court. An NIA team is anticipated to arrive in West Bengal soon to initiate their investigation.
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The investigation by the NIA may lead to accountability for the violence against judicial officers, ensuring the safety of officials involved in electoral processes.
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