Motorbike gunmen kill BJP political aide in India's West Bengal - World
Chandranath Rath, a political aide to Suvendu Adhikari, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal's assembly, was shot and killed on Wednesday near his home in Kolkata. Rath was ambushed by gunmen on motorbikes who opened fire on his vehicle, resulting in multiple gunshot wounds. The killing is the latest in a series of violent incidents since the results of the state elections were announced last week. Pritam Sengupta, a doctor at Apollo Hospital, confirmed Rath's death. The BJP has accused the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) of responsibility for the murder, while the TMC denies any involvement and accuses the BJP of targeting their supporters.
7 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Following the targeted assassination of Chandranath Rath, BJP supporters protested for the immediate arrest of the assailants, prompting increased security in North 24 Parganas.
— BBC
Following the BJP's historic victory in the West Bengal election, Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, was shot and killed in post-poll violence.
— The Hindu
A close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, was fatally shot, and his driver, Buddhadeb Bera, underwent multiple surgeries after sustaining critical bullet injuries.
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