Mystery Deepens in West Bengal: BJP Leader's Aide Shot Dead
West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. CCTV footage is being scrutinized, with multiple police teams on the case. The incident seems premeditated, though no arrests have been made yet.
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The West Bengal Police are intensifying their investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who was gunned down in the North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night.
Acting on preliminary evidence, police suspect the murder was premeditated, potentially involving contract killers. Security footage is being thoroughly examined, and several police teams are working to track down the assailants.
The incident occurred near Doharia, as Rath returned home. Although the vehicle's driver was critically injured, no arrests have been made, and the motive remains unclear. Authorities are considering the use of sophisticated firearms in the attack.
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