Published 14:29 IST, August 18th 2020
Rhea Chakraborty gives reason for her u-turn on seeking a CBI probe into Sushant's death
Rhea Chakraborty said she is against CBI inquiry into Sushant Singh Rajput’s case because it was transferred 'illegally' without Maharashtra Govt's consent
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Rhea Chakraborty claimed on Tuesday that she h encourd CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case initially but has w opposed to it because it was ‘illegally’ transferred to Central ncy without Maharashtra government’s consent.
A statement released by Rhea’s lawyer Satish Maneshinde said that actress h initially sent a mess to Union Home Minister Amit Shah Union seeking a CBI investigation into matter, and also informed Supreme Court that she has objection if case is ‘legally’ transferred to ncy. However, she has opposed ‘illegal’ registration and investigation conducted by Bihar police and its ‘unlawful’ transfer to CBI.
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'Unless Maharashtra Government consents to a CBI investigation, case cant be transferred to ncy', her statement re. Inste, Bihar Government should have transferred investigation back to Mumbai Police as per tification issued by Centre, it ted.
Blaming Bihar ministration for its ‘unlawful’ steps, Rhea’s lawyer stated that very foundation of Federal Structure was at stake by present actions of government.
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Rhea attacks Sushant's family
Rhea Chakraborty’s lawyer released a statement amid ongoing investigation against actor by various institutions related to Sushant Singh's death. vocate termed allegations against actor as ‘concocted’ and that FIR registered against her at Patna was done with ‘ulterior motives’.
Rhea’s lawyer Satish Maishende claimed that she has given statements and submitted all documents as asked by SC, Mumbai Police and ED. He called registration of FIR by far in Patna police station as an ‘afterthought’, questioning why y h kept silent for 40 days.
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vocate went on to allege improper behaviour on Rhea by Sushant’s sister Priyanka and claimed that this incident h ‘strained’ equation between Rhea with family. This also led to her being excluded from list of attendees for Sushant’s last rites, he claimed. Maneshende also claimed Rhea battled anxiety issues and that she requested Sushant to be able to meet her family after attending one such session with a rapist.
Rhea's entire defence and behaviour so far has been riddled with inconsistencies, such as her seeking a CBI probe before allegations were me against her, and while she has periodically protested her incence she hasn't refuted major claims against her, and ones she has are contrary to Republic's own investigation. Rhea's claim that she never received any transfer from Sushant, for instance, doesn't dress massive expenses that Sushant's bank account shows that he me for her and her bror. Rhea's sole demand has been for Mumbai police to probe case.
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14:29 IST, August 18th 2020