BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said regarding the murder of his personal assistant Chandranath Rath in Madhyamgram that it was a pre-planned murder carried out as part of a well-thought-out conspiracy. He said the entire plan was prepared in advance, and surveillance/reconnaissance had been conducted for 2–3 days beforehand.
Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Suvendu Adhikari said, “This was a pre-planned murder, and the DGP has also said the same. Surveillance was carried out for 2–3 days, and the entire murder was carefully planned. The police have started the investigation. We are deeply grieving, and we do not have words to condemn this incident.”
Clues Found by the Police
Our entire leadership from Delhi has taken information about this matter. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has spoken to the family of the deceased and to the police. Various leaders and elected MLAs have come here from their respective areas. The police have found some evidence, and they will investigate further.
He further said, “This is the result of 15 years of ‘maha-jungle raj’ (extreme lawlessness). The BJP will begin the work of cleaning out the goons here.”
What Did the DGP Say?
Siddh Nath Gupta said, “We have started investigating this case. We have seized the four-wheeler used in the crime, but reports suggest that the vehicle’s number plate was fake and had been tampered with. We recovered live cartridges and used cartridges from the crime scene. Eyewitness accounts and evidence are being examined, and further investigation is underway.”
What Did the Eyewitness Say?
An eyewitness said, “As soon as Chandra’s car passed near my vehicle, it suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. A person on a motorcycle came and started firing at the left side of the car. He appeared quite skilled and fled the scene immediately. It seemed like everything had been pre-planned. The shots were fired from very close range.”
He further said, “I heard the sound of two rounds being fired. The incident took place between 10:30 pm and 11:00 pm, about 200–300 meters from the hospital. People rushed the injured to the hospital, and the driver of the car was also shot.”
Surrounded the Vehicle and Fired Multiple Rounds in Rapid Succession
While Chandranath Rath was inside a moving car, four bullets were fired at him, three of which hit him. The suspects followed his vehicle, and when the car slowed down, they opened fire. Bullet marks and cracks were clearly visible on the front left window of the car.
Chandranath Rath had been working for Suvendu Adhikari for several years and handled his political coordination and other responsibilities. He was considered part of Adhikari’s close associates (inner circle).
BJP Alleges that Abhishek Banerjee Orchestrated the Murder of Suvendu Adhikari Personal Assistant
Post election violence continues in West Bengal. Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in public. The incident took place around 10:15 pm in Madhyamgram in the North 24 Parganas district, where unknown attackers fired multiple bullets at him. The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of being responsible for the killing.
The BJP has made a serious allegation regarding the murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant. BJP leader Arjun Singh said that Abhishek Banerjee was behind the killing. He added that this was meant to send a message that even if they are not in power, they remain influential and dominant.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said that once the BJP comes to power, “we will set everything right.”
Chandranath Rath, the executive assistant of West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead on May 6, 2026 in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas. The incident occurred near Doharia on Jessore Road while he was returning home from Kolkata.
During this time, unidentified attackers on motorcycles fired multiple close-range shots at his car. He had been working with Suvendu Adhikari for a long time and was considered a key figure in managing political operations, including election work in Bhabanipur, where he is said to have played an important role in campaign coordination.
He had also previously served in the Air Force.
Violence Continues After the May 4 Results
Notably, since the election results were declared on May 4 in West Bengal, several incidents of violence have been reported across the state. During this period, there have been multiple life threatening attacks on people.
Amid these incidents, on Wednesday, Suvendu Adhikari appealed to people to maintain peace, saying that legal action would be taken against those involved in violence. He added that some anti social elements are still active.
He further said that after the BJP comes to power, action will be taken against everyone involved, without any discrimination based on political affiliation. He also stated that if any BJP leader or worker is found inciting violence, action will be taken against them as well.
Suspected Car Seized
The West Bengal Police investigating the case have achieved a major breakthrough. A suspected car used in the shooting has been seized. The vehicle had a Siliguri registration number, but during investigation it was found that the number plate was fake and had been tampered with.
Sidd Nath Gupta confirmed that the vehicle’s number plate was fraudulent. Live cartridges and spent bullet casings were also recovered from the crime scene.
The police are now trying to trace and identify the attackers through this vehicle.
Trying to Connect the Dots through CCTV Footage and Evidence
The police are now focusing on technical investigation. CCTV footage from nearby cameras is being examined. Efforts are underway to identify the attackers and track their movements. Based on forensic and technical evidence, the entire sequence of events is being reconstructed.
