Man Claims Wrongful Arrest in Murder Case Linked to West Bengal CM's Aide
Man wrongfully arrested in WB CM's aide murder case, alleges torture
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Raj Singh was wrongfully arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He alleges police torture and mistaken identity, as confirmed by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe that cleared him of any involvement. The investigation into Rath's murder continues with further arrests.
- 01Raj Singh was arrested while returning from Ayodhya and claims he was mistaken for another individual with the same name.
- 02He alleges police pressure and torture, stating he was threatened with an encounter to force a confession.
- 03The CBI confirmed Singh's release was due to mistaken identity, filing an application to the court accordingly.
- 04Singh thanked the CBI for their fair investigation and urged action against the police involved in his arrest.
- 05The investigation into Chandranath Rath's murder continues, with additional arrests made by the CBI.
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Raj Singh was arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Singh claims he was wrongfully detained, having been mistaken for another person with the same name. He was arrested while returning from Ayodhya with his mother, where he alleges he was not shown any evidence and was pressured to confess to a crime he did not commit. Singh reported being taken to Kolkata, where he claims to have faced custodial torture. Following a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry, it was determined that Singh had no involvement in Rath's murder, leading to his release. Singh expressed gratitude towards the CBI for their fair investigation and called for accountability against the police team responsible for his arrest. The investigation into Rath's murder, who was shot dead on May 6, continues, with additional suspects arrested, including Vinay Rai and Rajkumar, the latter believed to be the main shooter.
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The wrongful arrest highlights issues of police accountability and the potential for judicial errors in high-profile cases.
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