BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot and killed on Wednesday (May 6) in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life.&nbsp;As key details of the shooting that shocked West Bengal and India continue to emerge, a look at history shows that this was not the first time an aide of Suvendu Adhikari died under mysterious, suspicious circumstances. Back in 2013, Pradip Jha, a PA of Adhikari, was found dead, with his body lying on &nbsp;Strand Road in Kolkata. The two deaths share some uncanny similarities and an apparent link to Suvendu Adhikari. Is Rath's death a result of the ongoing post-poll clashes between the BJP and the TMC, or is someone targeting Adhikari's trusted people? Here's all you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-was-chandranath-rath-air-force-veteran-suvendu-adhikari-s-most-trusted-aide-killed-in-brazen-west-bengal-shooting-1778123080382">Who was Chandranath Rath? Suvendu Adhikari's PA killed in brazen WB shooting</a><h2>History repeats itself? What happened to Suvendu Adhikari's PA, Pradip Jha</h2>On August 3, 2013, Pradip Jha, a former personal assistant and political secretary to then-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Suvendu Adhikari, was found dead in a mysterious incident on Strand Road in Kolkata.The 42-year-old was a resident of Barasat and had served as a PA/political secretary to TMC parliamentarians, including Suvendu Adhikari. He was found unconscious on the road, and surprisingly, pavement dwellers could not confirm when or how he arrived there.Police did not find any immediate injury marks on his body during the initial investigation, and an autopsy suggested he may have choked after consuming a large amount of alcohol. However, his family and political associates immediately disputed this, alleging he was murdered. Subsequently, an investigation was launched in 2013, but reports suggest that no definitive updates were ever made public regarding the culprits or final findings.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/suvendu-adhikari-pa-s-killing-pre-planned-eyewitness-reveals-shocking-details-of-shooting-in-west-bengal-s-madhyamgram-mamata-banerjee-tmc-vs-bjp-1778119401254">Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram</a><h2>Suvendu Adhikari's bodyguard Subhabrata Chakraborty killed mysteriously</h2>In 2018, Subhabrata Chakraborty, a State Armed Police personnel who had been part of Suvendu Adhikari’s security detail for over seven years, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head inside a police barrack in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur, located opposite Adhikari's residence. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries.Chakraborty's death was initially ruled a suicide, but the case was reopened in 2021 after Adhikari defected from TMC to the BJP.<h2>2021: Pulak Lahiri, another Suvendu Adhikari aide killed</h2>Pulak Lahiri, once known in political circles as a close aide and driver to Suvendu Adhikari, died under mysterious circumstances in 2021. Reports suggest that Lahiri was more than just a driver. During Suvendu Adhikari’s years in the Trinamool Congress and later after his switch to the BJP, he was widely described as a trusted associate who remained in his inner circle. During the high-stakes 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, particularly in the fiercely contested Nandigram seat, Lahiri reportedly served as one of Adhikari’s counting agents.However, soon after the elections, Lahiri was found dead under circumstances that quickly triggered suspicion and political controversy. Early reports suggested he was found hanging, but almost immediately, questions began surfacing from family members and political opponents, some of whom alleged that the death may not have been straightforward. These suspicions were amplified by claims, circulated largely through rival political narratives and local speculation, that Lahiri may have been preparing to reveal sensitive information linked to election-related matters.That allegation, often framed as a possible “testimony” angle, has remained one of the most controversial aspects of the case. However, there has been no publicly established or legally verified conclusion proving such claims.&nbsp;

Suvendu Adhikari’s inner circle has now seen multiple mysterious deaths over more than a decade: Pradip Jha in 2013, security aide Subhabrata Chakraborty in 2018, Pulak Lahiri in 2021 and now Chandranath Rath in 2026. Coincidence, political violence, or a deeper pattern? Scroll down.

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot and killed on Wednesday (May 6) in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life. As key details of the shooting that shocked West Bengal and India continue to emerge, a look at history shows that this was not the first time an aide of Suvendu Adhikari died under mysterious, suspicious circumstances. Back in 2013, Pradip Jha, a PA of Adhikari, was found dead, with his body lying on Strand Road in Kolkata. The two deaths share some uncanny similarities and an apparent link to Suvendu Adhikari. Is Rath's death a result of the ongoing post-poll clashes between the BJP and the TMC, or is someone targeting Adhikari's trusted people? Here's all you need to know. Also read | Who was Chandranath Rath? Suvendu Adhikari's PA killed in brazen WB shooting History repeats itself? What happened to Suvendu Adhikari's PA, Pradip Jha On August 3, 2013, Pradip Jha, a former personal assistant and political secretary to then-Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Suvendu Adhikari, was found dead in a mysterious incident on Strand Road in Kolkata. The 42-year-old was a resident of Barasat and had served as a PA/political secretary to TMC parliamentarians, including Suvendu Adhikari. He was found unconscious on the road, and surprisingly, pavement dwellers could not confirm when or how he arrived there. Police did not find any immediate injury marks on his body during the initial investigation, and an autopsy suggested he may have choked after consuming a large amount of alcohol. However, his family and political associates immediately disputed this, alleging he was murdered. Subsequently, an investigation was launched in 2013, but reports suggest that no definitive updates were ever made public regarding the culprits or final findings. Also read | Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram Suvendu Adhikari's bodyguard Subhabrata Chakraborty killed mysteriously In 2018, Subhabrata Chakraborty, a State Armed Police personnel who had been part of Suvendu Adhikari’s security detail for over seven years, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head inside a police barrack in Kanthi, Purba Medinipur, located opposite Adhikari's residence. He was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Chakraborty's death was initially ruled a suicide, but the case was reopened in 2021 after Adhikari defected from TMC to the BJP. 2021: Pulak Lahiri, another Suvendu Adhikari aide killed Pulak Lahiri, once known in political circles as a close aide and driver to Suvendu Adhikari, died under mysterious circumstances in 2021. Reports suggest that Lahiri was more than just a driver. During Suvendu Adhikari’s years in the Trinamool Congress and later after his switch to the BJP, he was widely described as a trusted associate who remained in his inner circle. During the high-stakes 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, particularly in the fiercely contested Nandigram seat, Lahiri reportedly served as one of Adhikari’s counting agents. However, soon after the elections, Lahiri was found dead under circumstances that quickly triggered suspicion and political controversy. Early reports suggested he was found hanging, but almost immediately, questions began surfacing from family members and political opponents, some of whom alleged that the death may not have been straightforward. These suspicions were amplified by claims, circulated largely through rival political narratives and local speculation, that Lahiri may have been preparing to reveal sensitive information linked to election-related matters. That allegation, often framed as a possible “testimony” angle, has remained one of the most controversial aspects of the case. However, there has been no publicly established or legally verified conclusion proving such claims.

Suvendu Adhikari’s inner circle has now seen multiple mysterious deaths over more than a decade: Pradip Jha in 2013, security aide Subhabrata Chakraborty in 2018, Pulak Lahiri in 2021 and now Chandranath Rath in 2026. Coincidence, political violence, or a deeper pattern? Scroll down.

Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here

A special Investigation Team (SIT) have been formed to look into the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath. The SIT will be headed by an IG rank officer and will comprises police officers from the CID, Intelligence Branch (IB) and the Bengal STF. According to the police several suspects have been arrested in the case, but the main shooters have not yet been apprehended.<h2>How was Rath killed?</h2>&nbsp;On Wednesday (May 6) night, &nbsp;Rath was shot dead in a targeted ambush near Kolkata airport, almost 48 hours after the state assembly election results were announced with BJP declared the winner and Trinamool Congress of Mamata Banerjee losing the election.&nbsp;Adhikari has alleged that it was "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder".&nbsp;According to investigators, Rath, who was an Indian Air Force officer and later took retirement to work with Adhikari was returning to his Madhyamgram residence with aide Buddhadeb Bera when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted their SUV near Doharia at around 10:30 PM. Another vehicle had blocked the SUV on a deserted stretch barely three kilometres from Kolkata airport.&nbsp;The attackers fired multiple rounds at point-blank range. Rath was struck in the chest and abdomen and was declared dead on arrival at a nearby private hospital. Bera, who was driving, sustained serious injuries and remains under treatment.&nbsp;"Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." said an eyewitness to ANI.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to investigators, Rath, who was an Indian Air Force officer and later took retirement to work with Adhikari was returning to his Madhyamgram residence with aide Buddhadeb Bera when motorcycle-borne assailants killed him.

A special Investigation Team (SIT) have been formed to look into the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath. The SIT will be headed by an IG rank officer and will comprises police officers from the CID, Intelligence Branch (IB) and the Bengal STF. According to the police several suspects have been arrested in the case, but the main shooters have not yet been apprehended. How was Rath killed? On Wednesday (May 6) night, Rath was shot dead in a targeted ambush near Kolkata airport, almost 48 hours after the state assembly election results were announced with BJP declared the winner and Trinamool Congress of Mamata Banerjee losing the election. Adhikari has alleged that it was "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder". According to investigators, Rath, who was an Indian Air Force officer and later took retirement to work with Adhikari was returning to his Madhyamgram residence with aide Buddhadeb Bera when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted their SUV near Doharia at around 10:30 PM. Another vehicle had blocked the SUV on a deserted stretch barely three kilometres from Kolkata airport. The attackers fired multiple rounds at point-blank range. Rath was struck in the chest and abdomen and was declared dead on arrival at a nearby private hospital. Bera, who was driving, sustained serious injuries and remains under treatment. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." said an eyewitness to ANI.

According to investigators, Rath, who was an Indian Air Force officer and later took retirement to work with Adhikari was returning to his Madhyamgram residence with aide Buddhadeb Bera when motorcycle-borne assailants killed him.

Chandranath Rath murder case: SIT formed with IG rank officer as head to investigate the 'pre-planned murder'

Chandranath Rath spent nearly two decades serving in the Indian Air Force before becoming one of the most influential backroom operators in West Bengal's BJP. On Wednesday night, he was shot dead in a targeted ambush near Kolkata airport, killed less than 48 hours after the state assembly election results, and Trinamool Congress's loss was declared. The killing, according to eyewitness accounts, was a professional, pre-planned hit. Adhikari has also alleged that it was "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder". Who was Chandranath Rath? All you need to know about Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, who was shot and killed in post-poll violence in West Bengal.<h2>Who was Chandranath Rath?</h2>41-year-old Chandranath Rath was the BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's most trusted aide. According to reports, he grew up in Chandipur in Purba Medinipur, the political heartland closely associated with Adhikari's rise in Bengal politics. TOI reports that he studied at Rahara Ramakrishna Mission, an institution whose spiritual and disciplined ethos reportedly left a lasting impression on him.Family acquaintances said he had once seriously considered a monastic life before choosing a different path. Instead, he joined the Indian Air Force, serving for close to 20 years before taking voluntary retirement. After a brief stint in the corporate sector, he gravitated toward political work and eventually started working with Adhikari, whose family the Raths had known for more than two decades.Rath's mother had held a position in a local panchayat body during the Trinamool Congress's early expansion in Purba Medinipur. Like Adhikari, the family switched allegiance to the BJP in 2020.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/post-poll-violence-grips-west-bengal-miscreants-open-fire-on-police-as-tmc-bjp-clashes-claim-four-lives-1778046815339">Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives</a><h2>How Rath became Adhikari's most trusted aide</h2>Rath formally joined Adhikari's team around 2019, when Adhikari was still a minister in the Mamata Banerjee government. He initially handled administrative responsibilities linked to the ministerial office and later continued in that role after Adhikari moved to the BJP and became leader of the opposition. Over time, he took on sensitive political assignments that required Adhikari's complete trust, including coordinating organisational logistics, maintaining communication with party workers and legislators.He was part of the core team during several high-stakes political battles, including the BJP's Bhabanipur campaign. Within party circles, there had been speculation that if Adhikari assumed a larger role after the assembly elections, Rath would be given a more prominent position as well.<h2>What happened? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of how Suvendhu Adhikari's PA was killed</h2>According to investigators, Rath was returning to his Madhyamgram residence with aide Buddhadeb Bera when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted their SUV near Doharia at around 10:30 PM. Another vehicle had blocked the SUV on a deserted stretch barely three kilometres from Kolkata airport. The attackers fired multiple rounds at point-blank range. Rath was struck in the chest and abdomen and was declared dead on arrival at a nearby private hospital. Bera, who was driving, sustained serious injuries and remains under treatment.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/suvendu-adhikari-pa-s-killing-pre-planned-eyewitness-reveals-shocking-details-of-shooting-in-west-bengal-s-madhyamgram-mamata-banerjee-tmc-vs-bjp-1778119401254">Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram</a>An eyewitness to the killing described the sequence of events to ANI. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." The incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 11 PM, approximately 200 to 300 metres from the hospital.Police have recovered live rounds, fired cartridges and seized a vehicle believed to have been used in the attack, though its number plate appeared to be fake or tampered with. CCTV footage from the area is being examined and multiple teams are conducting raids.&nbsp;

From Indian Air Force veteran to Suvendu Adhikari’s most trusted political fixer, Chandranath Rath operated largely behind the scenes until a targeted post-poll assassination thrust him into Bengal’s violent political spotlight. Who was Chandranath Rath?. All you need to know.

Chandranath Rath spent nearly two decades serving in the Indian Air Force before becoming one of the most influential backroom operators in West Bengal's BJP. On Wednesday night, he was shot dead in a targeted ambush near Kolkata airport, killed less than 48 hours after the state assembly election results, and Trinamool Congress's loss was declared. The killing, according to eyewitness accounts, was a professional, pre-planned hit. Adhikari has also alleged that it was "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder". Who was Chandranath Rath? All you need to know about Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, who was shot and killed in post-poll violence in West Bengal. Who was Chandranath Rath? 41-year-old Chandranath Rath was the BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's most trusted aide. According to reports, he grew up in Chandipur in Purba Medinipur, the political heartland closely associated with Adhikari's rise in Bengal politics. TOI reports that he studied at Rahara Ramakrishna Mission, an institution whose spiritual and disciplined ethos reportedly left a lasting impression on him. Family acquaintances said he had once seriously considered a monastic life before choosing a different path. Instead, he joined the Indian Air Force, serving for close to 20 years before taking voluntary retirement. After a brief stint in the corporate sector, he gravitated toward political work and eventually started working with Adhikari, whose family the Raths had known for more than two decades. Rath's mother had held a position in a local panchayat body during the Trinamool Congress's early expansion in Purba Medinipur. Like Adhikari, the family switched allegiance to the BJP in 2020. Also read | Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives How Rath became Adhikari's most trusted aide Rath formally joined Adhikari's team around 2019, when Adhikari was still a minister in the Mamata Banerjee government. He initially handled administrative responsibilities linked to the ministerial office and later continued in that role after Adhikari moved to the BJP and became leader of the opposition. Over time, he took on sensitive political assignments that required Adhikari's complete trust, including coordinating organisational logistics, maintaining communication with party workers and legislators. He was part of the core team during several high-stakes political battles, including the BJP's Bhabanipur campaign. Within party circles, there had been speculation that if Adhikari assumed a larger role after the assembly elections, Rath would be given a more prominent position as well. What happened? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of how Suvendhu Adhikari's PA was killed According to investigators, Rath was returning to his Madhyamgram residence with aide Buddhadeb Bera when motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted their SUV near Doharia at around 10:30 PM. Another vehicle had blocked the SUV on a deserted stretch barely three kilometres from Kolkata airport. The attackers fired multiple rounds at point-blank range. Rath was struck in the chest and abdomen and was declared dead on arrival at a nearby private hospital. Bera, who was driving, sustained serious injuries and remains under treatment. Also read | Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram An eyewitness to the killing described the sequence of events to ANI. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." The incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 11 PM, approximately 200 to 300 metres from the hospital. Police have recovered live rounds, fired cartridges and seized a vehicle believed to have been used in the attack, though its number plate appeared to be fake or tampered with. CCTV footage from the area is being examined and multiple teams are conducting raids.

From Indian Air Force veteran to Suvendu Adhikari’s most trusted political fixer, Chandranath Rath operated largely behind the scenes until a targeted post-poll assassination thrust him into Bengal’s violent political spotlight. Who was Chandranath Rath?. All you need to know.

Who was Chandranath Rath? Air Force Veteran, Suvendu Adhikari's most trusted aide killed in brazen West Bengal shooting

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant was shot and killed in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life.&nbsp; The victim, identified as Chandra, was travelling by car near Madhyamgram when a bike-borne assailant pulled alongside the vehicle and opened fire at point-blank range, revealed an eyewitness. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The car's driver was also shot in the attack.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jalandhar-blast-khalistan-liberation-army-claims-responsibility-threatens-to-shed-so-much-blood-that-everything-will-look-red-1778040143835">Jalandhar blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility; threatens to 'shed so much blood that everything will look red'</a><h2>A 'pre-planned' execution?</h2>An eyewitness to the killing described the sequence of events to ANI. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." The incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 11 PM, approximately 200 to 300 metres from the hospital.Adhikari also called it "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder" and urged party workers to maintain peace, assuring that those responsible would be brought to justice.<h2>Mamata Banerjee's TMC behind the killing, alleges BJP leader</h2>BJP leader Agnimitra Paul alleged a clear political motive behind the attack, linking it to Trinamool Congress's anger over electoral results, including Mamata Banerjee's reported defeat in Bhabanipur. "This is perhaps a consequence of Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur," she said, adding that CCTV footage from the area was being examined. She described Chandra as a trusted figure within the party structure. "He oversaw operations at the Leader of the Opposition's office, was like a brother to our MLAs, and handled several responsibilities."Paul also questioned why someone with no direct political role had been targeted. "Why was a man who had absolutely no connection with the BJP murdered? There is massive outrage among the public," she said, adding that a party booth worker had also been attacked with a knife and hospitalised around the same time.Trinamool Congress condemned the killing and called for a CBI investigation into the incident. The party has not commented on the allegations of political motivation.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/post-poll-violence-grips-west-bengal-miscreants-open-fire-on-police-as-tmc-bjp-clashes-claim-four-lives-1778046815339">Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives</a><h2>Post-poll violence grips West Bengal</h2>The murder adds to a mounting toll of post-poll violence that has already claimed at least four lives across West Bengal since election results were declared, with clashes reported from Kolkata, Udaynarayanpur, Nanoor and Jalpaiguri.

West Bengal’s post-poll violence has taken another deadly turn after Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in what eyewitnesses describe as a professional, point-blank assassination. Scroll down to read the eyewitness account.

BJP West Bengal leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant was shot and killed in what an eyewitness described as a professional, pre-planned hit, as post-poll violence in the state claimed another life. The victim, identified as Chandra, was travelling by car near Madhyamgram when a bike-borne assailant pulled alongside the vehicle and opened fire at point-blank range, revealed an eyewitness. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The car's driver was also shot in the attack. Also read | Jalandhar blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility; threatens to 'shed so much blood that everything will look red' A 'pre-planned' execution? An eyewitness to the killing described the sequence of events to ANI. "Just as Chandra's car crossed mine, it suddenly stopped midway, and a bike-borne person came and started shooting on the left side of the car. The person seemed to be an expert and fled immediately. It appeared to be pre-planned. The shots were fired at point-blank range. I heard the sound of two rounds." The incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 11 PM, approximately 200 to 300 metres from the hospital. Adhikari also called it "a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder" and urged party workers to maintain peace, assuring that those responsible would be brought to justice. Mamata Banerjee's TMC behind the killing, alleges BJP leader BJP leader Agnimitra Paul alleged a clear political motive behind the attack, linking it to Trinamool Congress's anger over electoral results, including Mamata Banerjee's reported defeat in Bhabanipur. "This is perhaps a consequence of Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur," she said, adding that CCTV footage from the area was being examined. She described Chandra as a trusted figure within the party structure. "He oversaw operations at the Leader of the Opposition's office, was like a brother to our MLAs, and handled several responsibilities." Paul also questioned why someone with no direct political role had been targeted. "Why was a man who had absolutely no connection with the BJP murdered? There is massive outrage among the public," she said, adding that a party booth worker had also been attacked with a knife and hospitalised around the same time. Trinamool Congress condemned the killing and called for a CBI investigation into the incident. The party has not commented on the allegations of political motivation. Also read | Post-poll violence grips West Bengal: Miscreants open fire on police as TMC-BJP clashes claim four lives Post-poll violence grips West Bengal The murder adds to a mounting toll of post-poll violence that has already claimed at least four lives across West Bengal since election results were declared, with clashes reported from Kolkata, Udaynarayanpur, Nanoor and Jalpaiguri.

West Bengal’s post-poll violence has taken another deadly turn after Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant was shot dead in what eyewitnesses describe as a professional, point-blank assassination. Scroll down to read the eyewitness account.

Suvendu Adhikari PA's killing 'pre-planned'? Eyewitness reveals shocking details of shooting in West Bengal's Madhyamgram

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead from close range in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram near Kolkata on Wednesday night, triggering tension in the locality and prompting a police investigation.&nbsp;Rath was rushed to the nearby hospital, but he reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries after being shot at by assailants from close range while he was reportedly in a car. According to sources, Rath was shot from close range in his car and suffered injuries to his chest and head. Rath’s driver was also injured in the attack and is being treated at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.&nbsp;The attack took place near Doharia on Jessore Road in North 24 Parganas district when Rath was returning to his flat from Kolkata in a car. The assailants, who were on a motorcycle, intercepted his car and opened fire from close range before fleeing the scene.&nbsp;Rath was one of the closest aides of Suvendu Adhikari and had been with him for a decade. Police have collected CCTV footage from the spot, and an investigation has been initiated.&nbsp;The assault comes amid post-poll violence that broke out in West Bengal following the state assembly elections. The BJP swept the election and ended the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;According to initial inputs, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at Chandra.&nbsp;He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Adhikari is expected to arrive at the hospital soon.&nbsp;Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.&nbsp;Police have launched an investigation into the killing, and further details are awaited.&nbsp;Senior officials rushed to the spot &nbsp;&nbsp;Adhikari had defeated Mamata Banerjee in the recent elections and is being considered a strong contender for the chief minister’s post.&nbsp;After an incident-free assembly elections, post-poll violence is being reported from several areas of West Bengal even as central paramilitary forces are still deployed in the state.

As per reports, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead from close range in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram near Kolkata on Wednesday night, triggering tension in the locality and prompting a police investigation. Rath was rushed to the nearby hospital, but he reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries after being shot at by assailants from close range while he was reportedly in a car. According to sources, Rath was shot from close range in his car and suffered injuries to his chest and head. Rath’s driver was also injured in the attack and is being treated at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata. The attack took place near Doharia on Jessore Road in North 24 Parganas district when Rath was returning to his flat from Kolkata in a car. The assailants, who were on a motorcycle, intercepted his car and opened fire from close range before fleeing the scene. Rath was one of the closest aides of Suvendu Adhikari and had been with him for a decade. Police have collected CCTV footage from the spot, and an investigation has been initiated. The assault comes amid post-poll violence that broke out in West Bengal following the state assembly elections. The BJP swept the election and ended the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC).

As per reports, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant shot dead in West Bengal’s Madhyamgram

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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant shot dead in West Bengal