Mother of Slain Aide of BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Demands Justice Amid Political Tensions in West Bengal
‘After May 4, They Showed It...’: Mother Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Targets TMC Over Son’s Killing
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Hasirani Rath, mother of Chandra Nath Rath, who was murdered in Madhyamgram, West Bengal, has called for strict punishment for the accused, alleging political motives behind the killing. The incident has intensified discussions on safety and governance in the region following the BJP's electoral success against Mamata Banerjee.
- 01Chandra Nath Rath, personal secretary to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, West Bengal.
- 02His mother, Hasirani Rath, claims the killing was politically motivated and demands life imprisonment for the perpetrators.
- 03The attack involved multiple gunshots from bike-borne assailants, suggesting a planned execution.
- 04Suvendu Adhikari described the incident as a 'cold-blooded murder' and alleged targeted violence against his aide.
- 05The investigation has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed.
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Chandra Nath Rath, the personal secretary of Suvendu Adhikari (a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP), was shot dead on Wednesday night in Madhyamgram, located in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. His mother, Hasirani Rath, expressed her grief and anger, claiming that her family has faced threats since Adhikari's electoral victory over Mamata Banerjee in the Assembly elections. She alleged that political motives were behind her son's murder, stating, 'They did this because the BJP came to power.' Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, riding motorcycles, opened fire on Rath's vehicle at close range, indicating a premeditated attack. The police recovered cartridges and live rounds from the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage. Adhikari condemned the murder as 'cold-blooded' and asserted that his aide was deliberately targeted. The investigation has been officially handed over to the CID, which has formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the crime further.
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The murder of Chandra Nath Rath has raised concerns about political violence and safety in West Bengal, particularly for those associated with the BJP.
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