Malda Violence Explained: NIA Probe, Arrests And AIMIM Link In WB's Voter Roll Row

West Bengal’s Malda has turned into a major flashpoint ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections after protests over voter list revisions escalated into violence. Seven judicial officers were held hostage for over nine hours during a gherao at a BDO office, triggering nationwide concern. The unrest began over allegations of large-scale voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, with claims that genuine voters were removed from electoral rolls. Police have since arrested multiple individuals, including AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam and ISF-linked figures, adding a political dimension to the incident. The Supreme Court has termed the episode a “criminal failure” and directed a probe by central agencies, including the possibility of an NIA investigation. With protests spreading to multiple districts and tensions rising, Malda is emerging as a key battleground in Bengal’s election run-up.#MaldaViolence #WestBengal #BengalElections #NIAProbe #AIMIM #ISF #SIR #CEC #Judicary #IndianPolitics #BreakingNews #Explained #Trending