CBI Takes Over Murder Probe of West Bengal CM's Ex-Aide
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR and initiated an investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, former personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.
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India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR and initiated an investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, former personal assistant to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.
The investigation into the murder of Suvendu's aides, Chandranath Rath and Buddhadeb Bera, is now focusing on the driver, Montu Mondal, who was the sole survivor of the attack. Mondal, who hid in the rear of the SUV, provided a detailed account of the 50-second assault to investigators.

Chandranath Rath, an aide to politician Suvendu Adhikari, was ambushed and shot dead in a planned murder, prompting a police investigation into the execution-style killing. Authorities are examining vehicle details and Rath's background as Adhikari suggests political motives behind the incident.
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A political aide to top BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, an incident that has intensified concerns over post-election violence in the state. Police have detained three people in connection with the murder.

Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, has died under unnatural circumstances, drawing parallels to the 2013 death of another aide, Pradip Jha, who also reportedly worked on Adhikari's election campaigns.

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.

Police in Bengal have recovered a car and a bike believed to have been used in the attack that killed Suvendu aide Chandranath Rath, as the region remains on edge.
The mother of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari, has demanded life sentences for her son's killers, arguing that the attack was a direct consequence of political upheaval related to the BJP coming to power.