The investigation into the murder of BJP aide Chandranath Rath has taken a dramatic turn after the CBI officially cleared Ballia resident Raj Singh of any involvement in the case. What began as a routine Ayodhya darshan trip reportedly turned into a 10-day custodial nightmare for Singh, who claims he was picked up due to mistaken identity and forced to live in fear while under detention in Kolkata. According to Raj Singh, CCTV footage, mobile location data and other records ultimately helped investigators establish that he had no connection to the murder. Following his release, Singh and his family have raised serious allegations against the police, accusing officials of damaging their reputation without properly verifying facts. He has also alleged threats, intimidation and fear of a fake encounter during the days he spent in custody. WATCH

West Bengal is once again in the spotlight as post-poll violence grips multiple districts, leaving a trail of destruction, fear, and political confrontation. In a disturbing turn of events following the election results, at least three people have lost their lives in separate incidents reported from Kolkata, Birbhum, and North 24 Parganas. One of the most shocking developments comes from the Bhalliguri area in New Town, where BJP worker Madhu Mondal was killed during what was meant to be a victory procession. According to police sources, the situation escalated after an argument during the rally, eventually turning violent. Tensions have also escalated in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas, where clashes between rival TMC factions during a late-night patrol reportedly involved gunfire and crude bombs. The confrontation left at least five security personnel injured, raising serious concerns about law and order in the region.