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A Ballia man, Raj Singh, once a social media 'social worker' and Kshatriya leader, is now a key suspect in the sensational murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. Police believe Singh was a sharpshooter in the meticulously planned ambush. His family claims he was in Uttar Pradesh attending weddings and religious visits during the incident.

A 35-year-old Shikshamitra, Yogendra Saroj, tragically died by suicide in Bahlolpur village, Uttar Pradesh, after shooting himself at his residence. Rushed to a medical college, doctors pronounced him dead. Family members reported he was under significant mental stress for days, though the cause remains unknown. Police are investigating the incident, which appears to be linked to distress.

A woman, identified as Babli Kushwaha, was discovered deceased in a pool of blood at her residence in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained her husband, Sushil Kushwaha, and his sister-in-law, Chandrakali, for questioning. The investigation is ongoing, with the body sent for post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death.

The mother of alleged sharpshooter Raj Singh claims her son was in Lucknow and Ayodhya with family during the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA. She stated they attended a wedding in Lucknow on May 7, visited shrines in Ambedkar Nagar and Ayodhya, and were intercepted by police.

Raj Singh, arrested in a murder case, made inflammatory remarks in a viral video. He spoke of alleged Hindu persecution in West Bengal. Singh warned of aggressive violence if any harm came to a victim's family. The video surfaced amid political tension following his detention. Police have not commented on the video's authenticity.

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A digital toll payment cracked the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to Suvendu Adhikari. Police arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The investigation suggests eight people were involved. Rath was shot dead near his residence. The attackers used a car with fake number plates. Police are continuing raids to find the remaining accused.

A sleeper bus overturned on the Ganga Expressway near Budaun after a tyre burst, resulting in one passenger's death and over 30 injuries. The driver lost control, causing the bus to flip multiple times before landing on the opposite lane. Six passengers remain in critical condition and have been referred for advanced treatment.

A Special Investigation Team is probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikaris personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, with three arrests made and the investigation spanning multiple states. Investigators suspect hired sharpshooters, possibly from outside West Bengal, carried out the killing with military-style precision, suggesting a well-planned, professionally coordinated operation involving inter-state criminal links.

In a strategic move to counter the Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' outreach, the BJP has expanded its Yogi cabinet, inducting six new ministers. Three of these are from backward communities and two are Dalits, aiming to strengthen the party's hold among these crucial voter segments ahead of the upcoming state polls.