In a shocking incident making headlines under latest news Assam, Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was reportedly shot dead late Wednesday night amid post-poll violence in West Bengal.
According to reports, motorcycle-borne assailants intercepted his vehicle in Madhyamgram and opened fire at close range while he was returning home to Barasat.
Driver Seriously Injured
The vehicle driver sustained serious injuries during the attack and was rushed to SSKM Hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities said the condition of the injured driver is being closely monitored.
Police Launch Investigation
Police have initiated an investigation into the killing and are examining the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Security agencies are also reviewing possible links to ongoing political tensions and post-poll clashes reported from different parts of West Bengal.
Political Reactions Intensify
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) also condemned the incident and claimed that three of its workers had died in recent post-poll violence across the state.
The killing has intensified political tensions and continues to trend across breaking news Assam, latest news Guwahati, and national political coverage platforms.