Akshay Kumar responds as SC allows CBI probe in Sushant death case; hopes for the truth

Holding that FIR registered in Patna over death of Sushant Singh Rajput was legitimate, Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate case. Soon after verdict, Actor Akshay Kumar took to Twitter to hail Apex Court's verdict. "SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput's death. May truth always prevail," actor wrote.

'May truth always prevail'

single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy also said that Bihar Government was competent to recommend transferring case to CBI. apex court also asked Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence collected so far in case to CBI. state of Maharashtra refused option to challenge order, Justice Roy said.

apex court h, in its last hearing on August 11, reserved its judgment and asked all parties to file ir respective submissions in case.

Meanwhile, according to sources, Enforcement Directorate (ED) probing financial angle has found out that in a short period of time, "big cash withdrawals" are visible in accounts of late actor. 

Rs 60 lakhs in cash withdrawn

According to top ED sources, in totality, almost Rs 60 lakhs in cash have been withdrawn from Sushant Singh Rajput's account. ED is investigating rationale behind such cash withdrawals, sources said. Both ATM and self cheque withdrawals are visible, y ded.

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Enforcement Directorate has found inconsistencies in statements of Rhea Chakraborty and ors quizzed in case. Rhea has been questioned twice, and sources said that she may be summoned again. Her bror Showik Chakraborty has been questioned thrice, her business manr Shruti Modi has been summoned twice.

Sushant's friend Siddharth Pithani has also recorded his statement twice. Sources report that after SC order, ED will send summons to prime suspects and Sushant's far will be present to counter m. Moreover, probe ncy has said that Mumbai Police has t shared details of digital evidence and ir forensic audit report of Sushant case with m.

CBI to leave for Mumbai soon

In ar development, sources have informed Republic that CBI SIT team will leave for Mumbai after order comes in. Sources revealed that CBI team is waiting for detailed order from apex court. However, sources informed that ir date of leaving has t been fixed as of w. Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was allegedly found hanging from his apartment on June 14 with suicide te. 

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