Mother of UP Man Arrested in West Bengal Murder Case Claims Son's Innocence, Demands CBI Probe
Mother of UP man held in West Bengal murder case claims son innocent, seeks CBI probe
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
The mother of Raj Singh, arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, claims her son is innocent and seeks a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry. She alleges he was falsely implicated and provides evidence of his presence in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, on the day of the murder.
- 01Raj Singh's mother claims he is innocent and demands a CBI investigation.
- 02She asserts that Raj was in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, on the day of the murder.
- 03Raj Singh has a prior arrest record in a separate murder case.
- 04Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
- 05Three suspects were arrested in Uttar Pradesh related to Rath's murder.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Jamwanti Singh, the mother of Raj Singh, who was arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, claims her son is innocent and demands a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry. She alleges that Raj was wrongly implicated and provides CCTV footage to support his alibi, showing he was in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, on May 6, the day of the murder. Jamwanti recounts that she and her son were detained by police while returning from Ayodhya and later informed that Raj was being taken to Kolkata. Raj Singh has a history of arrests, including a previous murder case in Ballia. The investigation into Rath's murder has led to the arrest of three individuals from Uttar Pradesh, indicating potential interstate links and digital evidence connecting them to the crime. The case has sparked political tensions in the region.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The case has raised concerns about police conduct and the judicial process in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, potentially affecting local political dynamics.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe a CBI inquiry is necessary in this case?
Connecting to poll...
More about Central Bureau of Investigation

Delhi High Court Delays Amicus Curiae Appointment for Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Case
Hindustan Times • May 11, 2026

Retired Teacher in Telangana Falls Victim to ₹82 Lakh Digital Fraud
Ndtv • May 9, 2026

Supreme Court Declines to Order Anil Ambani's Arrest in Bank Fraud Investigation
The Indian Express • May 9, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




