BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday visited Barasat Hospital, where the post-mortem examination of Chandranath’s body was being conducted, and said the manner in which the killing was carried out did not appear to be ordinary. Speaking during the visit, Bhattacharya stated that he did not want to make any political comments at this stage but said the murder appeared to have been executed in a planned manner. He further said the incident seemed to involve a trained shooter and described it as a matter requiring detailed investigation. According to him, only after the investigation is completed would it be possible to comment further on the circumstances surrounding the killing.