Chandra Nath Dutt, a close aide and personal assistant to prominent BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead from close range in West Bengal's Madhyamgram area, near Kolkata, on Wednesday night. The incident has sent shockwaves through the locality and prompted an immediate police investigation.
According to initial reports, the fatal shooting involved an exchange of fire, with at least four rounds reportedly discharged. Dutt sustained a close-range gunshot wound and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical personnel declared him brought dead.
Police Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched a full investigation into the killing. Details regarding the assailants and the precise sequence of events leading to Dutt's death remain unclear at this early stage. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and further information is awaited as the probe progresses.
Heightened Tensions in Madhyamgram
The tragic incident has significantly heightened tensions in Madhyamgram. Suvendu Adhikari is reportedly expected to arrive at the hospital following the news of his aide's death. This development comes just two days after the BJP secured a notable victory, bagging 207 seats, adding a political dimension to the already sensitive situation.