The Office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) at Goalpokher-II in Chakulia, North Dinajpur district, West Bengal, was subjected to vandalism and arson by an agitated mob on Thursday, January 15, 2026. This incident occurred amidst ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings for electoral rolls. The BDO filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Chaukulia Police Station, detailing how approximately 300 individuals forcefully entered the office premises between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM, destroying furniture, electronic gadgets, and official documents across various sections. The mob also allegedly set fire to broken items, causing further damage estimated at around ₹20 lakh to government property. Several police personnel, including the Inspector-in-Charge of Chakulia Police Station, sustained injuries while attempting to control the crowd, and office staff were also attacked. This event marks the second such attack in West Bengal within two days, following a similar incident at the Farakka BDO office in Murshidabad district on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. In Farakka, the vandalism also occurred during SIR hearings, with reports indicating the involvement of a mob and local Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Monirul Islam, though an FIR registered there named unidentified persons. The protests across the state are fueled by widespread discontent among residents and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) regarding the SIR process, which they claim involves repeated and harassing hearing notices, procedural confusion, and alleged targeting of specific communities. The Election Commission (EC) has taken a strong stance, ordering immediate arrests and seeking detailed reports on the violence, while political leaders from both the ruling TMC and opposition BJP have exchanged accusations over the escalating tensions surrounding the electoral roll revision.