Chandranath Murder Case Update: Links Traced to UP; WB Police team arrives in Badaun, raid in Sambhal

May 9, 2026

The investigation into the murder of the personal assistant (PA) to Suvendu Adhikarihas now extended to Uttar Pradesh. In connection with this case, a team from the West Bengal Police arrived in Badaun late Friday night while searching for the accused.

Police raid in Sambhal 

According to police sources, during the investigation, call detail records from the accused’s mobile phones were traced to the Gunnaur area of ​​Sambhal district; consequently, the Bengal Police team had set out to conduct a raid there.

It is reported that the West Bengal Police team intended to reach Gunnaur based on technical evidence and mobile location data; however, due to reliance on outdated administrative records and information, the team inadvertently arrived in Badaun. In fact, the Gunnaur region was formerly a part of Badaun district. Later, following the formation of Sambhal district, this area was incorporated into it. For this reason, the police team proceeded directly to Badaun.

Meeting with the Badaun SSP
According to sources, late at night, the West Bengal Police team met with Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ankita Sharma and shared details regarding the entire case. The team also provided local police officials with certain technical inputs and information related to call details pertinent to the murder investigation. Subsequently, after obtaining the necessary information and clarifying their route, the team departed for Sambhal district.

It is reported that following this high-profile murder case in West Bengal, the state police have been continuously conducting raids across multiple states in their search for the accused.

Investigating agencies are attempting to locate the suspects based on mobile call details, location tracking, and other technical evidence. Meanwhile, the news of the West Bengal Police’s sudden late-night arrival in Badaun created a stir within the local police department. However, no arrests have been confirmed at the local level. Police officials are currently refraining from divulging further details regarding the case.