Tension grips parts of North 24 Parganas after murder of Suvendu’s aide; security tightened
Tension prevailed in parts of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district following the shooting death of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Police deployed additional forces in Madhyamgram, Doharia and surrounding areas after BJP supporters protested for the immediate arrest of the assailants. The incident has been described as a "targeted assassination" by the BJP, while the TMC denies any involvement. Police are conducting raids and examining CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.
7 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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