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Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Killers Knew Where He Sat In Car Before Shooting: Cops
Police say three people have been detained in connection with the killing and investigators believe the attack was carried out by bike-borne gunmen brought from outside West Bengal, with precise planning. Investigators recovered motorcycles near Barasat and examined CCTV footage and escape routes as they pursue multiple leads.
Why It Matters
The case suggests cross-state involvement and a coordinated operation, with investigators tracing suspects to other states and examining logistical support networks.
Timeline
6 Events
Detentions and ongoing questioning
May 10, 2026
Three people have been detained in connection with the killing and are being questioned; police say no arrests have been made so far.
Interstate follow-up on suspects
May 10, 2026
Two police teams have been sent to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as investigators suspect the sharpshooters were brought from those states.
SIT briefing on involvement and suspects' origins
May 10, 2026
The SIT says the operation involved at least eight people, including local criminal associates who provided logistical support; investigators believe the bike-borne gunmen were brought in from outside West Bengal.
CCTV and vehicle movement details emerge
May 10, 2026
Police said a silver-coloured car blocked Rath's vehicle near Doharia crossing; attackers used a red vehicle to flee, and a motorcycle escaped as well. CCTV footage indicates another vehicle trailing the silver car; investigators are examining movement patterns and escape routes.
Killing of Rath in Madhyamgram (attack details)
May 10, 2026
Police describe the shooting of Rath in his car on a busy road in Madhyamgram, noting that the attackers took about 45 to 50 seconds to shoot and that the shooters appeared to know exactly where the target was seated inside the vehicle.
Motorcycle recovered near Barasat as investigation begins
May 8, 2026
Investigators recovered one motorcycle near the No. 11 rail gate area in Barasat on Friday morning; another motorcycle had earlier been found near the crime scene as part of the ongoing probe.