The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has initiated an investigation into the harassment of judicial adjudication officers in Kaliachak, West Bengal. The state police have made a total of 33 arrests in connection with the case. Additional Director General K. Jayaraman confirmed the arrests and mentioned that 19 cases have been registered, including incidents of harassment and illegal road blockades in Kaliachak.
The key figure among the arrested individuals is Mofakkarul Islam, an advocate and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He was apprehended at Bagdogra airport in Darjeeling district while attempting to flee to Bengaluru. Jayaraman stated that Islam, accused of instigating the crowd in Kaliachak, faces multiple charges in the incident.
In response to the situation, Jayaraman emphasized that a thorough investigation is ongoing to determine if Islam was involved in any other unlawful activities. He assured that strict legal action will be taken against him. The delay in addressing the hostage situation of the judicial officers was attributed to the presence of women and children among the protesters, requiring a cautious approach.
Following the incident, where judicial officers were held captive for hours, a police team intervened, dispersed the protesters, and safely rescued the officers. Despite the rescue, there were reports of an attempted attack on the convoy while transferring the officers to a secure location.
