Suvendu Aide Murder: No Arrest yet, Probe Hinges on Survivor’s Testimony
- Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead near his home in Madhyamgram in a premeditated attack involving bike-borne assailants who blocked his SUV with a silver Nissan Micra on May 6.
- Investigators tracked a UPI payment made at the Bally toll plaza by the suspects' vehicle and used CCTV footage to identify their movements and potential escape routes.
- Police believe at least eight individuals were involved in the attack, including local and possibly external shooters from Uttar Pradesh or Bihar; three suspects have been detained for questioning.
- Authorities have increased Suvendu Adhikari's security through coordination between central forces and state police following the murder of his close aide.
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UPI payment at toll booth provides lead in killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide
Police have made no arrests more than four days after Chandranath Rath was shot dead near his Madhyamgram home. Investigators believe the killing was a planned operation, with clues pointing to outside shooters and local support.
Suvendu Adhikari’s Security Strengthened, State Police and Central Forces To Protect West Bengal CM After PA Chandranath Rath’s Murder | 🗳️ LatestLY
According to officials, personnel from both state police and central forces will be deployed for the Chief Minister’s security for the time being. Suvendu Adhikari started receiving security cover from central forces after leaving the Trinamool Congress and joining the BJP in December 2020. 🗳️ Suvendu Adhikari’s Security Strengthened, State Police and Central Forces To Protect West Bengal CM After PA Chandranath Rath’s Murder.
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