Malda Hostage
Mamata blames AIMIM, ISF, Congress, BJP for Malda hostage incident; takes credit for mastermind’s arrest
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Indian Secular Front (ISF), Indian National Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the incident in which seven judicial officers were held hostage by a mob in Malda’s Kaliachak.
Addressing a rally, Banerjee alleged, “BJP has brought AIMIM, which is backed by ISF. Congress and BJP had instigated the mob as well.”
She further claimed, “AIMIM helped BJP win in Bihar by splitting votes. The AIMIM is also behind the Malda incident.”
Unprecedented developments in West Bengal.
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 1, 2026
The Kaliachak-II BDO office was under siege. North Bengal and South Bengal were effectively cut off, with protesters blocking NH-12. Seven judicial officers, including three women, were trapped inside. The situation had spiralled out of… pic.twitter.com/AvYGOAzxMh
Banerjee also credited her government for the arrest of the alleged mastermind, saying, “Our CID, which does not fall under the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and not the local police, arrested the mastermind.”
#MamataBanerjee blames #AIMIM #ISF #Congress #BJP for #Malda incident where judicial officers were held in hostage during #SIR protest pic.twitter.com/UxmAyvLzp2
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) April 3, 2026
The accused, identified as advocate Mofakkarul Islam, was arrested from Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri while attempting to board a flight.
So far, 33 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, including a candidate from the ISF. The case has raised serious concerns over the security of judicial officers working under tight deadlines to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
SIR fallout spills over to streets of #Malda as locals block National Highway, gherao seven judicial magistrates engaged in #SIR adjudication process in #Kaliachak. Local police, CAPF at scene. pic.twitter.com/dr4Bgijjj8
— India Blooms (@indiablooms) April 1, 2026
Following directions from the Supreme Court of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI)—currently overseeing law and order in the poll-bound state—handed over the probe to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday.
The move complies with the apex court’s directive for a central agency investigation into the incident.
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