In a major development following the high-profile assassination of Chandranath Rath, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has confirmed a successful Chandranath Rath murder arrest. On Monday, May 11, police apprehended three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar linked to the contract killing of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide.
Interstate Operation Leads to Key Arrests
The arrests were carried out after a coordinated raid between the Bengal STF and local police in northern India. The suspects have been identified as:
- Mayank Raj Mishra and Vicky Maurya (detained from Buxar, Bihar)
- Raj Singh (detained from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh)
The trio, suspected to be professional sharpshooters, was tracked across state lines after digital evidence placed them near the crime scene in Madhyamgram on the night of May 6.
The investigation gained momentum after a UPI payment was discovered at the Bally toll plaza. The suspects, traveling in a silver vehicle used in the crime, made a digital transaction that allowed investigators to link a mobile number to the group. Further CCTV footage analysis confirmed the identities of the occupants, leading the SIT to their hideouts in UP and Bihar.
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Quick Facts: The Chandranath Rath Case
The Motive: While the investigation is ongoing, CM Adhikari has termed it a “premeditated political murder” following the historic 2026 election results.
The Victim: Chandranath Rath (41), a former IAF officer and “Mr. Dependable” to CM Suvendu Adhikari.
The Weapon: An Austrian-made Glock 47X pistol was used in the point-blank shooting.
The arrested individuals are being brought to West Bengal via transit remand and will be produced before the Barasat Court today. The police believe at least eight people were involved in the wider conspiracy, and further raids are expected as the SIT looks to identify the masterminds who funded the hit.
