How Suvendu Adhikari is implementing the ‘Yogi model’ in West Bengal

What happened: West Bengal police killed Dilip Roy, prime accused in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old in Raiganj, in an encounter on 9th November. It is the fourth such encounter since the BJP government took power in May 2026. Key numbers: 4 encounter deaths since May 2026; victim was 13; body recovered 5th November; accused killed around 3:30 a.m. Why it matters: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said police have been given a free hand against perpetrators of crimes against women, and the frequency of encounters marks a departure from previous policing norms in the state.

West Bengal police killed Dilip Roy, prime accused in the rape and murder of a 13-year-old in Raiganj, in an encounter on 9th November. It is the fourth such encounter since the BJP government took power in May 2026.

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said police have been given a free hand against perpetrators of crimes against women, and the frequency of encounters marks a departure from previous policing norms in the state.