The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Rajkumar Singh, the alleged main shooter in the murder of Chandranath Rath, in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

The arrest marks a significant development in the probe into the killing of Rath, who served as a personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Because the victim held a position of trust within the state's highest office, the case carries heavy political implications.

Investigators apprehended Singh near the Chhapar toll plaza [2]. According to the dossier, Singh hails from Ratopur village in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh [2]. While some reports identify him as Raj Singh, other sources name him Rajkumar Singh [1, 2].

Law enforcement officials said Singh is the prime suspect and the individual responsible for the shooting [1, 2]. This operation follows a series of arrests in the ongoing investigation. Previously, the CBI arrested Vinay Rai, who was identified as the fifth accused in the murder case [3].

The investigation continues to focus on the conspiracy behind the attack. The CBI said it is working to determine the motive and the identities of any other accomplices involved in the coordination of the crime. The arrest in Muzaffarnagar suggests the suspects may have sought refuge outside of West Bengal to evade capture.

Authorities have not yet released a full timeline of the events leading to the shooting. The case remains under the jurisdiction of the federal agency as they gather further evidence from the suspects and the crime scene.

“The CBI arrested Rajkumar Singh, the alleged main shooter in the murder of Chandranath Rath.”

The arrest of the alleged shooter and the previous apprehension of five suspects indicate that the CBI is moving from the identification phase to the interrogation phase of the investigation. By tracking suspects to Uttar Pradesh, investigators are highlighting a potential cross-state criminal network used to execute the attack on a high-profile political aide.