"Chandra Was Alive Then": Eyewitness Recounts Horrific Shooting Of Suvendu’s Aide & Driver
"Chandra Was Alive Then": Eyewitness Recounts Horrific Shooting Of Suvendu’s Aide & Driver
Business Today
- Updated May 7, 2026 2:21 PM IST
In a chilling first-hand account, an eyewitness describes the exact moment Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide, Chandranath Rath, and his driver were gunned down. Speaking on the horrific incident that occurred around 10:10 PM, the witness recalls hearing two sudden gunshots just as the rain stopped.
The witness found the victims gasping for breath inside their vehicle with blood oozing from their chests. Amidst the darkness and chaos, three empty cartridges were recovered from the scene and handed over to the police. This high-profile shooting has sent shockwaves through West Bengal, raising urgent questions about the safety of political representatives as the investigation intensifies.
