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The Supreme Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation into incidents arising out of the SIR process in West Bengal, particularly those involving obstruction and attacks on judicial officers. After perusing a sealed status report, the Court noted serious allegations against State officials, including the police, and permitted the NIA to register further FIRs if additional dimensions emerge. It ordered that all investigation reports be submitted before the NIA Court in Kolkata, while periodic updates must also be filed before the Supreme Court. The State police have been directed to hand over all materials and extend full logistical support, and individuals already arrested will be transferred to NIA custody for independent interrogation. Expressing strong displeasure, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that there was no question of withdrawing Central forces in the State and termed the failure of the State machinery as absolutely livid. No question of withdrawing Central Forces. There is no question of withdrawing Central forces. The way things have happened, it’s absolutely livid; the way the State machinery has failed”, the Court said.

West Bengal | District Magistrate of Malda has issued a showcause notice to the district's Additional District Magistrate (Law & Order) over "Serious lapse in duty and failure to report ground situation to higher authority on 1st April 2026, regarding the condition of Judicial Officers at Kaliachak".

500 Companies of CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) shall continue to remain deployed in West Bengal for post poll Law & Order duties even after the completion of Counting, till further orders. Additionally, 200 Companies of CAPFs shall be retained in the State for security arrangements of EVM / strong room and counting centre and remain deployed til the completion of counting in the State: Election Commission of India