Published 18:03 IST, August 2nd 2020

Sushant case: SP joins Bihar police in Mumbai, answers queries on 'non-co-operation', Rhea

SP Vinay Tiwari joined the Bihar police probing the Sushant Singh Rajput case in Mumbai. He reacted to 'non-co-operation' from Mumbai Police, Rhea Chakraborty.

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Patna Police Superintendent of Police, Vinay Tiwari arrived in Mumbai on Sunday to lead investigation by Bihar Police in Sushant Singh Rajput case. officer confirmed that y had t received important documents in case, but clarified that it was t that Mumbai Police was ‘t co-operating’ amid numerous leaders claiming so. He also stated that investigation was going in right direction and that all facts will be probed.

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Top cop to lead Bihar’s police’s probe in SSR 

Speaking to reporters on arrival at Mumbai airport, SP Vinay Tiwari reacted to claims of ‘n-co-operation’ by Mumbai Police and said, “re is thing as such that y are t cooperating. A senior officer has to come to supervision. I have come to give direction to team over here.”

He added, “ investigation has its own facets. We agree that we are in right direction. We are here to get all important documents, facts and evidence of case.” 

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cop admitted that y were yet to get access to crucial details of case, “We have t got access to important documents, that’s a fact in public. If this case is related to some or case, that too shall be probed for better clarity.”

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“Mumbai police has its own ways and we have our own ways. Based on important facts, we shall proceed ahead with investigation,” Tiwari shared. 

On Rhea Chakraborty 

When asked about Rhea Chakraborty, who is one of accused in First Information Report filed by Bihar Police, on charges such as abetment to suicide, cheating and conspiracy, officer replied, “When we will require her (Rhea's) presence, we will call her. We are recording statements of important people and as and when we require, we shall call people.”

“All facts will be probed. It's wrong to say that probe is t happening,” he continued. 

On reports of Disha Salian case details from Malvani police in Mumbai's Malad being ‘inadvertently deleted’, SP replied, “It’s better to t comment on rumours.”

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He asserted, “We are heading in right way. Senior officers are communicated.”

A four-member team of Bihar Police had been investigating case, and had recorded statements of Sushant’s ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, his sister Mitu, director Rumi Jaffrey and more. y are w planning to summon his flatmate Siddharth Pithani, apart from visiting bank for financial details, trying to gain access to call records, forensic evidence and more.

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Republic TV has led an in-depth and extensive cover of events related to Sushant’s death. channel uneard numerous details like expenses made by Sushant for Rhea, apart from exclusive interviews of Ankita Lokhande, Sushant’s family lawyer, his trainer, bodyguard, flatmate and friends. 

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18:03 IST, August 2nd 2020