Days after Chandranath Rath, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, was shot at point-blank range in Madhyamgram, investigators say a UPI payment made at a Bally toll booth by the car that tailed his SUV could help lead to arrests. CCTV tracking identified a Nissan Micra that blocked the Scorpio, followed by escape in a red car and a bike. Preliminary findings suggest the vehicles were stolen, with fake number plates and possible shooters brought from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Police in Arizona arrested a man linked to the death of another man after investigators responded to an apparent homicide call. Dismembered remains were allegedly found in a suitcase, and authorities reported bleach and blood at the scene. The suspect now faces first-degree murder and kidnapping charges, as the investigation continues into what led to the crime.
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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.
A Canadian court convicted three men of Indian origin of first degree murder of Arnold and Joanne De Jong, whose bodies were found in their Abbotsford home in May 2022. Prosecutors say the killings were financially motivated. The men, who worked for a cleaning company that serviced the victims home, allegedly planned a robbery that turned into murder.
Betty Broderick, 78, has died of natural causes while serving a life sentence for the 1989 killing of her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena. The shootings followed a bitter divorce and became a notorious court case, later revived by a Netflix series. Her death reportedly occurred in a prison medical facility.
Hyderabad police are investigating the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, 55, the wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. She was found dead at her home in Prashasan Nagar, Jubilee Hills. Authorities are hunting a domestic help and potential accomplices, raising fears of a targeted attack amid the area’s tight-knit elite community.
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The mother of a slain aide, Rath, says her son was killed after “provocative and vindictive” statements by Trinamool Congress leaders during pre-election rallies. She claims the rhetoric provoked the attack that ended with Rath being shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on Wednesday night, amid intense political grief and accusations.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hit out at the Trinamool Congress after the murder of his aide Chandranath Rath. Adhikari alleged the killing was cold-blooded and pre-planned, linking it to his political defeat of Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. He accused the TMC of encouraging political violence in West Bengal, escalating a new round of blame and counter-blame.
Investigators say BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath was tracked for days and then shot dead near Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas. Reports claim the attackers used a four-wheeler allegedly bought via OLX and fitted with a fake number plate, pointing to premeditation. The killing came within 48 hours of BJP’s Bengal election win.
New CCTV footage accessed near the murder spot reportedly shows the final moments before BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was gunned down in Madhyamgram, West Bengal. The nearly 100-second clip shows a white Scorpio SUV moving through a narrow lane shortly before the shooting, raising fresh questions about the vehicle’s role in the attack.
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An eyewitness describes the killing of Chandrakanth, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram, alleging the attack was pre planned. The account claims a bike borne gunman stopped the car, fired two point blank shots, and escaped within seconds, pointing to intent and careful timing rather than a random incident.
Suvendu Adhikari, a West Bengal BJP leader, has branded the murder of his personal assistant as a cold blooded, pre planned killing. He urged party workers to maintain peace while the investigation runs, insisting the culprits will be brought to justice. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the police probe is progressing and that no one will be spared.
West Bengal Police investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant near Madhyamgram seized a vehicle connected to the killing. At the scene, officials reportedly found live rounds and fired cartridges, along with allegations that the vehicle’s number plate was fake. BJP leaders claimed it was a TMC-backed targeted attack to spread fear, while the TMC condemned the incident and demanded a CBI probe.
Police in Sydney allege a shocking triple murder after the bodies of parents Charles Feng and Ruvena Lam and their youngest son Justin were found at a Rosemeadow home. Their eldest son, Jacky Feng, has been charged with the murders and the attempted murder of another brother as investigators work to piece together what led to the deaths.
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Four siblings aged 8 to 14 were found murdered inside a home in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar on Saturday afternoon. Police say three boys and a 14-year-old girl were killed using bricks and sharp weapons. After the children were discovered, authorities launched a hunt for their missing mother, while investigating how the crime was carried out.
A 13-year-old boy, Amrit Kushwaha, was found critically injured and later died after allegedly being stabbed to death over a dispute in his village Soni Kheda, Agra. Reports say the violence began after the child was accused of plucking a watermelon from his own field. The case has sparked fear, anger, and tense conditions in the area as police investigate the attackers’ identities and motive.
In Pune’s Bhor Taluka, a 65-year-old man allegedly lured a 4-year-old girl with food, sexually assaulted her, and killed her by smashing her head with a rock. The Pune Rural Police arrested the accused, who remains in custody until May 7. Maharashtra’s CM Devendra Fadnavis has urged a fast-track death penalty process.
A groom was shot dead during a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh’s Kheta Sarai area after his marriage was opposed. Police say the bride’s relative, Pradeep Bind, opened fire with an accomplice. The victim’s father, Ram Lakhan Bind, claims the accused had previously targeted them, citing an earlier assault that left him disabled before the latest killing.
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A four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village, Bhor taluka of Pune, was reported missing on Friday afternoon. After a search, her body was found in a cattle shed. Police arrested a 65-year-old man from the same village, linking him to the case. Villagers protested outside the police station, demanding swift action and justice.
A Syracuse father, David Huff, admitted to murdering his 11 year old son Jeremiah and his girlfriend Yeraldith Tschudy using a shotgun. During his plea hearing, he appeared to smile and laugh, drawing attention for his unusual courtroom behavior. Huff accepted a minimum 40 year prison term, with sentencing expected in May.
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