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SIT Investigates Targeted Killing of CM Aide Chandranath Rath in West Bengal

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Published: May 10, 2026

SIT Investigates Targeted Killing of CM Aide Chandranath Rath in West Bengal

Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a precisely executed attack in Madhyamgram, with investigators confirming the assailants had prior knowledge of his position in the vehicle. The SIT has detained three suspects and suspects professional shooters were involved, possibly brought in from Bihar or Uttar Pradesh.

Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, was assassinated in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on Wednesday night when gunmen opened fire on his vehicle, killing him in under 50 seconds, according to the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Investigators say the attackers had precise information about Rath's seating position inside the car, indicating advanced planning and coordination.