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CBI takes over probe into murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s aide
The West Bengal police arrested three suspects on May 11 and sent them to police custody. On May 12, the CBI registered an FIR, formed a seven-member SIT, and began a fresh probe, with officials visiting the crime scene as political reaction and allegations surfaced.
Why It Matters
The case has drawn political scrutiny and points to a potential national-level investigation, with parties alleging links between suspects and the BJP, prompting a court-monitored CBI probe.
Timeline
7 Events
Trinamool Congress calls for court-monitored CBI probe
May 12, 2026
The Trinamool Congress condemned the murder and, within hours of the incident, sought a court-monitored CBI investigation into the death.
Video purportedly showing campaigning for BJP in 2024 goes viral
May 12, 2026
A video purportedly showing Raj Singh campaigning for the BJP during the 2024 Lok Sabha election went viral on social media; authenticity not verified by The Hindu.
UP Congress alleges close links between suspect and BJP
May 12, 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Congress alleged that one of the three suspects had close links with the BJP, citing social-media posts and a viral video of Raj Singh campaigning for the BJP in 2024; authenticity was not verified by The Hindu.
CBI officials visit the crime scene
May 12, 2026
CBI officials visited the crime scene on Tuesday (May 12, 2026) as part of the fresh investigation.
CBI registers FIR and forms seven-member SIT
May 12, 2026
The CBI registered an FIR and formed a seven-member Special Investigation Team to probe the case.
Suspects traced after UPI payment at Howrah Bally toll plaza
May 11, 2026
Police said the trio were traced following a UPI payment made at a toll plaza in Howrah’s Bally.
Arrests and court appearance by West Bengal SIT
May 11, 2026
West Bengal Police’s Special Investigation Team arrested the three suspected contract killers—Mayank Raj Mishra, Vicky Maurya, and Raj Singh—from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and produced them before a court in West Bengal; they were later sent to 13-day police custody.