Justice – CBI Probe Clears Man Arrested in Chandranath Rath Murder Case
Justice – A man earlier arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal leader Suvendu Adhikari, has claimed that he was falsely implicated due to mistaken identity before being released after a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry found no evidence linking him to the crime.
Raj Singh, who was taken into custody during the investigation, said he faced severe mental distress after police allegedly arrested him without verifying his identity. According to Singh, he had travelled to Ayodhya with his mother for religious purposes and was returning home when a police team detained him.
Allegations of Wrongful Detention
Speaking after his release, Singh maintained that officials confused him with another individual bearing a similar name. He alleged that authorities failed to present proof during the arrest and instead attempted to pressure him into accepting involvement in the murder case.
Singh further claimed that he was threatened during interrogation and feared for his safety throughout the investigation process. He said the situation left him constantly worried about being falsely implicated in a criminal case despite having no connection to the incident.
According to him, the matter intensified after he was taken to Kolkata, where he alleged that investigators continued to push him to admit guilt. Singh accused the investigative team of trying to portray him as a criminal despite a lack of evidence.
CBI Investigation Brings Relief
The case took a major turn after the Central Bureau of Investigation reportedly reviewed the evidence and concluded that Raj Singh had no role in the murder of Chandranath Rath. Sources linked to the investigation stated that the agency submitted an application before the court clarifying that Singh was not connected to the case.
Officials familiar with the probe indicated that the arrest happened because of mistaken identity involving another person with a similar name. Following the agency’s findings, Singh was released from custody.
Expressing relief after his release, Singh thanked the CBI for conducting what he described as an impartial investigation. He also appealed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to examine the circumstances surrounding his arrest and take action against the officials involved.
Political and Social Background Mentioned
During his remarks, Singh said his family had longstanding ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He stated that both he and his father had been associated with the party and that he was also linked to the Kshatriya Mahasabha.
However, Singh claimed that he did not receive support from any organisation during the period of his detention. He described spending several nights in fear, worried that he could face further legal trouble despite insisting on his innocence.
Fresh Arrests in Rath Murder Investigation
Meanwhile, the broader investigation into Chandranath Rath’s killing continues. According to CBI sources, another suspect has recently been arrested with assistance from the Uttar Pradesh Police after intelligence inputs were shared by the agency.
The accused has reportedly been booked under the Arms Act, and officials also recovered weapons during the operation. Investigators believe the arrests could help uncover additional details connected to the murder conspiracy.
Earlier, the CBI had arrested Vinay Rai from Varanasi in connection with the same case. Another accused, identified as Rajkumar, was detained in Muzaffarnagar with support from local police authorities. Investigators suspect that Rajkumar may have played the role of the primary shooter in the incident.
Background of the Murder Case
Chandranath Rath, a former Indian Air Force personnel who later worked as the personal assistant to Suvendu Adhikari, was attacked near Madhyamgram on the night of May 6. He sustained gunshot injuries during the assault and later died while undergoing treatment at a hospital.
The murder case has drawn considerable political and public attention, prompting a detailed investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Authorities continue to examine the sequence of events and possible involvement of multiple accused persons.