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Bengal Political Violence: Why One Murder Case Has Raised the Heat Again

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Bengal Political Violence: Why One Murder Case Has Raised the Heat Again

Bengal’s post-election violence debate has returned sharply after the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari. Rath was killed in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, soon after the Assembly election results, and the case quickly became politically sensitive because of his association with one of Bengal’s most powerful political figures. The CBI has … Read more

Suvendu Aide Murder Probe: Why CBI Taking Over Changes the Case

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Suvendu Aide Murder Probe: Why CBI Taking Over Changes the Case

The murder of Chandranath Rath, personal aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has taken a major turn after the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the case from Bengal Police. Rath was killed on May 6 in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, just two days after the West Bengal Assembly election results were declared. … Read more