The National Investigation Agency has requested custody of 47 individuals arrested in connection with the Kaliachak incident. This move comes after 12 First Information Reports were lodged following the incident. Initially, those arrested were placed in police custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Malda district.
The court later transferred 46 of the accused to judicial custody, prompting the NIA to seek their custody for further investigation. The accused in the Kaliachak incident face charges including attempt to murder, illegal confinement, and attacking government employees. They are also accused of obstructing government officials and violating various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
Protests erupted in areas like Mothabari, Sujapur, and Kaliachak in Malda due to names being omitted from the voter list in West Bengal. The agitated crowds disrupted Summary Revision work at the Kaliachak-II block office, involving seven judges. Subsequently, the Supreme Court directed the CBI or NIA to handle the investigation, which was later taken over by the NIA.
During his West Bengal election campaign, PM Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress for creating unrest in the state. He accused the party of misguiding the public on the Summary Revision exercise and emphasized the need to address infiltration issues in Bengal. In response, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the incident, citing its responsibility for maintaining law and order.
