Published: May 07, 2026, 20:30 IST | Updated: May 07, 2026, 20:30 IST
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been shot dead in West Bengal, triggering renewed concerns over political violence and law and order in the state. The incident has sparked strong reactions from political circles, while police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible. The killing comes amid an already tense political atmosphere in the region.