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Suvendu aide murder: CBI questions accused Raj Singh's family
The CBI questioned Raj Singh's brother and mother in Ballia as part of its probe into the murder case linked to the Suvendu Adhikari aide. Earlier, the agency took over the case on May 13 after three arrests were made following a UPI payment trace near Bally toll, near Kolkata, and has since involved seizures and questioning of associates.
Why It Matters
The central investigation by the CBI signals a shift toward higher-level oversight in the case, with ongoing family involvement and cross-venue interrogations that could influence case direction and security for those connected.
Timeline
5 Events
Advocate asserts confidence in CBI's handling of the case
May 15, 2026
Harivansh Singh, the advocate of Raj Singh, stated to reporters that the CBI will solve the case.
CBI questions Raj Singh's brother and mother; seizures and showroom footage
May 15, 2026
On May 15, the CBI questioned the arrested Raj Singh's brother and mother at the Ballia police station. Deep Shikha Singh said the team seized several documents and CCTV footage from a clothing showroom where Raj Singh worked. Raj Singh's mother, Jamwanti, said the family is cooperating and provided CCTV footage of their house. The team also questioned the showroom's owners, Raj Singh's friends, and others connected to the case.
CBI team arrives in Ballia to investigate
May 14, 2026
A CBI team arrived in Ballia on Thursday to continue the investigation.
CBI takes over the case and files FIR; SIT formed
May 13, 2026
On May 13, the CBI took over the case and filed an FIR into Rath's murder. The agency formed a seven-member SIT to probe the incident.
West Bengal Police arrests three people, including Raj Singh, after UPI trace
May 11, 2026
Three people were arrested by the West Bengal Police on May 11, after authorities tracked a UPI payment made by one of the assailants at a toll booth in Bally near Kolkata. Raj Singh, a 25-year-old resident of Ballia, was among those arrested.