Senior BJP chief Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday (Might 7, 2026) expressed confidence that police would resolve the murder of his executive assistant Chandranath Rath, saying investigators have been “on course”.

Mr. Adhikari reached Barasat Hospital, the place Mr. Rath’s autopsy examination was being performed.

“Police are working. I spoke with the DGP; they’ve leads, and a few individuals have been rounded up. I’m assured the police will be capable to arrest the assailants. CID, forensic and SIT are in motion, and police are on course,” Mr. Adhikari informed reporters outdoors the Hospital.

He claimed that the police have been able to fixing instances however alleged that “they weren’t allowed” to take action earlier, in an obvious dig on the TMC authorities.

When requested in regards to the TMC’s demand for a CBI inquiry into the killing, Mr. Adhikari mentioned, “There isn’t any relevance of TMC now. Police will be capable to resolve this.” Senior BJP leaders Samik Bhattacharya and Rahul Sinha had additionally reached the Hospital.

Mr. Rath was shot lifeless by bike-borne assailants who intercepted his automobile close to Doltala in Madhyamgram round 10.30 p.m. on Wednesday (Might 6, 2026), compelled it to cease and opened hearth at point-blank vary earlier than fleeing, in accordance with police.