Malda Hostage Case: 35 Arrested So Far, Say WB Police
ADG North Bengal K Jayaraman said 35 people were arrested so far in the Malda hostage incident. Mofakkarul Islam was detained at Bagdogra airport for allegedly instigating violence. Police are probing if it was pre-planned, have deployed CAPF for judicial officers, and are also investigating delays in the rescue, assuring strict steps to prevent further violence.