Police Probe Reveals Deep Conspiracy in Murder of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide
Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari, have uncovered evidence of a sophisticated, pre-planned conspiracy. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) indicates that seven to eight individuals utilized a dedicated WhatsApp group for real-time coordination and intelligence sharing during the operation. The attack, described as a professional contract killing, involved meticulous reconnaissance near Rail Gate No. 11 in Madhyamgram. Forensic analysis revealed that the assailants used gloves to avoid leaving DNA traces and employed vehicles with fake identities. One motorcycle used in the crime was registered to a non-existent person at a government quarter in Burnpur, suggesting high-level logistical support and fabricated documentation. Police recovered a second two-wheeler near the Kolkata airport area. Officials emphasize that the precision of the hit-and-run tactic, combined with digital footprints and fake IDs, points to elite contract killers hired by resourceful facilitators rather than local criminals. The investigation continues to trace the origins of this deep-rooted conspiracy aimed at eliminating a key political figure's aide in the aftermath of recent elections.
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Police Probe Reveals Deep Conspiracy in Murder of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide
Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari, have uncovered evidence of a sophisticated, pre-planned conspiracy. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) indicates that seven to eight individuals utilized a dedicated WhatsApp group for real-time coordination and intelligence sharing during the operation. The attack, described as a professional contract killing, involved meticulous reconnaissance near Rail Gate No. 11 in Madhyamgram. Forensic analysis revealed that the assailants used gloves to avoid leaving DNA traces and employed vehicles with fake identities. One motorcycle used in the crime was registered to a non-existent person at a government quarter in Burnpur, suggesting high-level logistical support and fabricated documentation. Police recovered a second two-wheeler near the Kolkata airport area. Officials emphasize that the precision of the hit-and-run tactic, combined with digital footprints and fake IDs, points to elite contract killers hired by resourceful facilitators rather than local criminals. The investigation continues to trace the origins of this deep-rooted conspiracy aimed at eliminating a key political figure's aide in the aftermath of recent elections.
The Indian Express