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SIT probing Suvendu aide murder says attackers knew exact seat position inside the car

Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
SIT probing Suvendu aide murder says attackers knew exact seat position inside the car

Investigators suspect they weren’t guessing the seating

A BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide was murdered in Madhyamgram, and the SIT now believes the attackers had prior knowledge of Chandranath Rath’s seating inside the car. Three people have been detained, and gunmen from outside West Bengal are suspected. Investigators say the assault was swift and professionally planned, and they are examining vehicles used in the escape.

  • SIT believes attackers knew Rath’s exact seating position
  • Three suspects have been detained so far
  • Gunmen from outside West Bengal are suspected
  • Escape vehicles are being examined
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