Malda, April 3 -- ADG North Bengal K Jayaraman on Friday said 35 people have been arrested till now in the Malda hostage incident.

"We detained Mofakkarul Islam from Bagdogra airport, for instigating people. He was going to his residence in Ithar. We will not allow any such kind of activity. Will definitely probe if this was pre-planned or not. After this incident, we have given CAPF to judicial officers. So far, 35 people have been arrested," ADG said.

Jayaraman reiterated that all the crucial steps will be taken by the police so that there is no further violence.

"We will take all steps to ensure violence is not repeated. People can protest, but we will not allow any violence. That's for sure," he said.

He added that the officials a...