Suvendu Adhikari Aide Chandranath Rath Shot Dead in Madhyamgram
Suvendu Adhikari Aide Chandranath Rath Shot Dead in Madhyamgram
A close aide to Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram, with police probing a targeted attack amid rising political tensions in West Bengal.
A close aide to political leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in Madhyamgram, a town in North 24 Parganas district, in what authorities are treating as a targeted attack. The victim has been identified as Chandranath Rath, who served as Adhikari’s personal assistant. Some reports have mentioned the name as Chandra Nath Dutt, reflecting variations in initial accounts, but Rath’s association with Adhikari is consistently cited across outlets.
The incident occurred in Madhyamgram and has prompted an extensive police response. Investigators have recovered evidence from the scene and are seeking to determine the motive and the identities of the assailants. Unidentified gunmen were reported to be involved, and officials have not yet disclosed any concrete leads or suspects.
North 24 Parganas police have launched a formal inquiry and are coordinating with state authorities to piece together the sequence of events. Local residents report a tense atmosphere as details continue to emerge, and authorities are urging calm while the investigation proceeds. The attack adds to a string of incidents surrounding political figures in the region, underscoring security concerns for public officials and their aides.
As the investigation unfolds, officials say more information will be shared as it becomes available. The tragedy has sparked discussions about security for political workers in West Bengal and the broader implications for the ongoing political climate in the state.
