"Breakthrough in Suvendu Aide Murder Case: Fifth Arrest Made, Varanasi Businessman in Custody"

CBI Arrests Fifth Suspect in Coection with Killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) made another breakthrough in the case of the killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s executive assistant, Chandranath Rath, by arresting a fifth suspect, 40-year-old Vinay Rai, also known as Pumpum Rai, in Varanasi.

The accused, Vinay Rai, originally from the Zamani area of Ghazipur, had shifted to Varanasi years ago and was involved in property dealing. The CBI team swiftly acted on the substantial evidence linking Rai to the crime and secured a two-day transit remand from a local court in Varanasi.

After completing the necessary legal formalities, including a medical examination, Rai was taken to Kolkata for further questioning. The CBI has taken over the investigation from the Bengal Police and has registered a case under various sections, including murder and criminal conspiracy.

Earlier, three suspects - Mayank Raj Mishra, Vicky Maurya, and Raj Singh - were arrested from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Authorities suspect they were hired hitmen from out-of-state. The motives behind the killing are still under investigation.

In a recent development, another suspect, Raj Kumar Singh, was apprehended in Muzaffarnagar, UP, while allegedly attempting to flee to Uttarakhand. The UP police collaborated in the operation.

Raj Kumar Singh's family expressed unawareness of his alleged involvement in the crime. The investigation continues as the CBI delves deeper into the case. Stay updated with the latest developments by following us on Instagram.