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Crime
Chief Justice Issues 10-Day Ultimatum to West Bengal for Arrest of Mafik Murder Suspect
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:04 AM
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The Chief Justice of India has demanded that the West Bengal government detain the accused in the murder of Mafiq within ten days, citing pending court orders.
Chief Justice of India has issued a 10‑day ultimatum to the West Bengal government to arrest the suspect in the murder of Mafiq.
The court noted repeated delays in the arrest and stressed that non‑compliance could lead to further legal action against the state.
The accused is the only person charged in the case, and the court directed the state to take immediate steps to ensure the arrest.
The West Bengal government has not yet responded to the directive, and the deadline is approaching.
The case underscores the importance of timely enforcement of court orders in criminal investigations.
The court noted repeated delays in the arrest and stressed that non‑compliance could lead to further legal action against the state.
The accused is the only person charged in the case, and the court directed the state to take immediate steps to ensure the arrest.
The West Bengal government has not yet responded to the directive, and the deadline is approaching.
The case underscores the importance of timely enforcement of court orders in criminal investigations.