Quick Info
| Profession | Former Air Force Personnel, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1985 |
| Age | 41 years (died on 06, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Chandipur, District Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India |
| Date of Death | 06/05/2026 |
Latest News about Chandranath Rath
The murder investigation into Chandranath Rath's killing was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation from West Bengal Police. Investigators also formed a Special Investigation Team and examined CCTV footage and vehicle registration details to trace the assailants.
Floral tributes were paid to Chandranath Rath in Purba Medinipur, where large crowds gathered to honor him after his shooting death. The killing drew major political attention in West Bengal during a tense post-election period.
Chandranath Rath, former Indian Air Force serviceman and aide to Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on 6 May 2026. Reports said motorcycle-borne attackers fired multiple rounds at him, and he died at the scene from severe injuries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Former Air Force Personnel, Politician |
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| Known For | Being a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Rahara Ramakrishna Mission, Rahara |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Languages | Bengali |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Mother | Hasi Rath (Politician) |
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in Chandipur, district Purba Medinipur, West Bengal | |
| 2. Joined All India Trinamool Congress during its expansion before shifting to BJP | |
| 3. Handled ministerial responsibilities for Suvendu Adhikari in 2020 | |
| 4. Completed secondary education from Rahara Ramakrishna Mission in 2000 | |
| 5. Assassinated on 6 May 2026 in Madhyamgram amid post-election political violence |