BJP leader Subhendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath shot dead

Staff Correspondent

Kolkata, May 7, 2026 — Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant (PA) of Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Subhendu Adhikari in West Bengal, was shot dead. The incident took place in Madhyamgram area of ​​North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night.

Unidentified assailants shot Chandranath Rath at close range on a public road. After sustaining multiple bullet injuries, he was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Initially, it was reported that the shots were fired from a bike, which had no number plate. Chandranath’s car was stopped near Dohadiya in Madhyamgram and three shots were fired through the car’s window.

It is learnt that Chandranath, though a resident of Chanditala, used to live in Madhyamgram. He was on his way from Madhyamgram to Barasat on work that day. Chandranath had been in charge of all the work of Shuvendu Adhikari for the past five years.

A large police force has reached the spot and started investigation. Senior police officials are monitoring the situation and operations are underway to identify and arrest those involved. However, the motive for the murder is still unclear.

The incident has spread widespread tension in the area. There has been a strong reaction in political circles. After the incident, it is reported that Shuvendu Adhikari himself confirmed the death of Chandranath.

The investigation is ongoing.