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Supreme Court orders NIA to finish Malda probe in two months over judicial officers captivity
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Published on 11 May 2026
Seven judicial officers were held captive for nine hours
The Supreme Court has directed the NIA to complete its investigation into the April 1 violence in Malda, West Bengal. In the incident, a mob held seven judicial officers captive for nine hours. Acting on suo motu cognizance, the court asked the NIA to conclude the probe and is expected to file a charge sheet within two months.
- SC directs NIA to conclude Malda violence investigation
- Seven judicial officers were held captive for nine hours
- Court has set a two month timeline for the charge sheet
- Action follows SC suo motu cognizance of the incident
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