BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Condemns Murder of Close Aide in West Bengal
‘It’s A Cold-Blooded Murder’: Suvendu Adhikari Reacts To Close Aide Chandranath Rath’s Killing
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Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, condemned the killing of his aide Chandranath Rath as a 'cold-blooded murder.' Rath was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district, raising concerns over political violence in the region.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari labeled the murder of Chandranath Rath as pre-planned.
- 02Rath was shot by multiple assailants on motorcycles in Madhyamgram.
- 03The attack involved at least eight attackers, all reportedly wearing helmets.
- 04Police are investigating the involvement of a car that intercepted Rath's vehicle before the shooting.
- 05Rath had been a close associate of Adhikari for over a decade.
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Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, described the murder of his close aide, Chandranath Rath, as a 'cold-blooded murder.' Rath was shot dead late Wednesday night in Madhyamgram, located in North 24 Parganas district. Adhikari alleged that the attack was premeditated and called for stringent action against the perpetrators. Reports indicate that at least eight attackers, who arrived on four motorcycles and were wearing helmets, were involved in the shooting. Additionally, a car with a Siliguri registration was reportedly involved in intercepting Rath's vehicle just before the attack. Rath sustained severe bullet wounds to his chest and abdomen and was declared dead upon arrival at a local hospital. This incident has raised alarms regarding political violence in West Bengal.
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The murder of Chandranath Rath raises concerns about political safety and violence in West Bengal, potentially affecting local political dynamics and security measures.
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