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CBI takes over probe into mob hostage incident in Malda, West Bengal
source: mob of anti-social elements -> target: seven judicial officers
On 2026-04-02, seven judicial officers involved in West Bengal's voter list revision were allegedly held hostage by a mob at a BDO office in Malda district, West Bengal, for about nine hours. Indian authorities reportedly arrested 18 people and the CBI and NIA took over the probe.
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