A digital toll payment cracked the murder of Chandranath Rath, aide to Suvendu Adhikari. Police arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The investigation suggests eight people were involved. Rath was shot dead near his residence. The attackers used a car with fake number plates. Police are continuing raids to find the remaining accused.

Lucknow police arrested Vaibhav Bajpai for allegedly shooting BJYM member Chetan Tiwari, citing a long-standing personal rivalry and public humiliation as motives. Tiwari was shot outside his home with his wife and newborn present. The accused claims Tiwari spread defamatory rumors. Tiwari's condition is critical, with both legs unresponsive. Police are searching for associates.