West Bengal Police have arrested AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam, accusing him of being the mastermind behind the Malda protest that led to the hostage-taking of seven judicial officers for over nine hours. Islam, who contested the 2021 Assembly polls from Itahar on an AIMIM ticket, was detained at Bagdogra Airport while allegedly trying to flee the state.The incident occurred on Wednesday when protesters gheraoed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) officers in Malda, creating a major law and order situation. Police have now named the AIMIM leader as the key figure who orchestrated the protest.This arrest marks a significant development in the Bengal hostage row that has sparked widespread outrage. Watch live updates, reactions from political parties, and ground reports from Malda and Kolkata as the investigation continues.Stay tuned with India Today LIVE for the latest on this fast-developing story in West Bengal politics.
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