West Bengal Police recovered one of two motorcycles used by assailants in the murder of Chandranath Rath on Thursday [1].
The recovery represents a physical lead in the investigation of the killing of a high-profile political aide. Rath served as the personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Police brought the vehicle to the Madhyamgram police station in the North 24 Parganas district [1]. Investigators are treating the motorcycle as critical evidence to trace the movements of the attackers. According to reports, the assailants used two motorbikes to carry out the attack [1].
The murder of Rath involved a targeted operation where the victim was chased and blocked before being shot at point-blank range [2]. The recovery of the vehicle on May 7, 2026 [3], follows an intensive search for the getaway vehicles used during the incident.
Authorities have not yet named suspects in connection with the recovery of the bike. The investigation remains active as police attempt to locate the second motorcycle used in the crime [1]. The case has drawn significant attention due to Rath's professional proximity to Adhikari, which has heightened the political sensitivity of the probe in West Bengal.
“West Bengal Police recovered one of two motorcycles used by assailants”
The recovery of a getaway vehicle provides forensic evidence that may help investigators identify the perpetrators through registration records or surveillance footage. Given the victim's role as a personal assistant to a senior BJP leader, the resolution of this case is critical to addressing concerns regarding political violence and security for party operatives in the region.
