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AIMIM Leader Mofakkerul Islam Arrested in Malda Judge Hostage Case

newsApr 3, 20261

West Bengal Police arrested AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam at Bagdogra Airport, and named him a prime conspirator in the Malda judge hostage case. The arrest follows the earlier detention of a High Court lawyer whom police identified as a key conspirator in the plot. The case undermines confidence in judicial safety, raises law and order concerns, and heightens political tensions in the state.

Key Highlights

AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam arrested at Bagdogra Airport.
West Bengal Police named him a prime conspirator in Malda hostage case.
Arrest follows detention of a High Court lawyer tied to the plot.
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