Kolkata, April 5 -- Following the recent hostage incident involving judicial officers in Malda, All India Muslim Personal Law Board member Moulana Abu Talib Rehmani has urged the Election Commission to ensure the safety of officials and the public, and asserted that legitimate voters should not be removed.

Speaking to ANI, Rehmani said, "I believe the Election Commissioners, and the system as a whole, must pay close attention to these issues. I have always opposed violence and will continue to do so. Protection should extend not only to bureaucrats and the judiciary, but also to ordinary citizens."

Earlier, a major political storm had erupted in West Bengal as seven judicial officers, including three women, were held hostage by villager...