The CBI has taken over the murder investigation of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari, following a recommendation from the Bengal Police. Rath was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in North 24 Parganas. Three suspects, including an alleged sharpshooter, have been arrested by the CID in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and a former Indian Air Force officer, was shot dead in a targeted attack in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Rath, known for his organizational skills and loyalty, was ambushed while returning home. The incident has sparked political outrage and calls for a thorough investigation.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. The incident occurred shortly after the assembly polls, escalating political tensions between the BJP and TMC, with both parties trading accusations of violence and demanding investigations.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. The incident occurred shortly after the assembly polls, escalating political tensions between the BJP and TMC, with both parties trading accusations of violence and demanding investigations.
Ahead of May 4 vote counting in West Bengal, TMC and BJP have flagged multiple security concerns at EVM strongrooms. At Barasat Govt College, CCTV monitors went blank for 17 minutes, prompting TMC protests. BJP reported incidents in Salt Lake and Burdwan, alleging unauthorized strongroom access. The Election Commission has launched investigations into all complaints.
Authorities have restricted cross-border movement in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district to maintain election integrity during the final phase of assembly polls. The measure affects the Petrapole land port, with exemptions for medical emergencies and voters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged citizenship to the Matua Namasudra community under the CAA during a rally in Bongaon, West Bengal, as concerns mount over mass voter roll deletions in the region ahead of the second phase of voting.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in West Bengal on Saturday as part of its money laundering investigation into the alleged ration distribution scam. Raids included the residence of businessman Partha Sarathi in North 24 Parganas, aiming to gather evidence on financial transactions and fund diversion related to the PDS scam.
