West Bengal police arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari [1].
The arrests mark a significant development in a high-profile killing involving the inner circle of a prominent political figure in the North 24 Parganas district.
Rath was shot dead on May 7, 2024 [2], in Madhyamgram. The West Bengal Special Investigation Team has taken custody of the three individuals as part of their ongoing probe [1].
Investigators recovered the vehicle used by the attackers, which police said was brought into the region from Jharkhand [3]. Authorities are currently tracing digital transaction trails to determine how the vehicle was acquired and who funded the operation [3].
Police have not yet disclosed a specific motive for the killing. The investigation remains focused on the origin of the vehicle and the financial links between the suspects and potential orchestrators [3].
While some reports have varied on the specific roles of the detainees, the Special Investigation Team continues to examine evidence from the scene in Madhyamgram to establish the sequence of events leading to the shooting [2].
“West Bengal police arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath”
The involvement of a vehicle transported from Jharkhand suggests a coordinated effort that extends beyond local grievances in West Bengal. By focusing on digital financial trails, investigators are attempting to uncover whether the hit was a politically motivated assassination or a targeted criminal act, which could further escalate tensions between political factions in the region.
