Suvendu Adhikari aide killing: Driver undergoes multiple surgeries, still critical
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP leader, was shot and killed in North 24 Parganas on Wednesday night. The driver of Rath's car, Buddhadeb Bera, sustained bullet injuries and underwent multiple surgeries. His condition remains critical. The incident has sparked outrage, protests, and renewed allegations of political violence in West Bengal following the state elections.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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