Suvendu Adhikari & United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation

Suvendu Adhikari: Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, was murdered, leading to a high-profile investigation.

United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation took over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath from India — West Bengal police, forming a Special Investigation Team to probe the case.

Suvendu Adhikari: Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was murdered, and Suvendu Adhikari has alleged it was a premeditated political killing.

United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken over the murder investigation of Chandranath Rath, forming a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Suvendu Adhikari: As the Chief Minister of India — West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari announced the suspension of the IPS officers and initiated departmental inquiries, fulfilling a promise made by the India — Bharatiya Janata Party during the 2026 India — West Bengal Assembly polls.

United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation continues to handle the primary investigation into the RG Kar case, with the state government clarifying it is not interfering with their probe.

Suvendu Adhikari: Suvendu Adhikari's close aide, Chandranath Rath, was murdered, leading him to appeal for calm and demand strict action against those responsible. He also spoke to Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin regarding the killing.

United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation: The India — Trinamool Congress demanded a court-monitored United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of Chandranath Rath.