The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its probe into the Malda gherao incident, making its first arrest in the case on Sunday, 12th April, by detaining Golam Rabbani, a panchayat member affiliated with the Indian Secular Front (ISF). The agency also picked up Congress candidate from the Mothabari Assembly constituency, Sayem Chowdhury (also referred to as Sayem Choudhury), along with his associates while he was campaigning in the Alinagar panchayat area.
“We are questioning Chowdhury and verifying his involvement in the incident. If we get proper evidence against him, he will be arrested,” a senior NIA official stated.