Sushant Singh Rajput probe: Mumbai police seizes CCTV tapes; Bhansali last met him in 2016

In a big update in probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death, sources in Mumbai Police have revealed that cops have taken into ir possession CCTV recordings of Bandra building where he was staying and seemingly committed suicide. y have confirmed that CCTVs were installed in 'MS Dhoni: Untold Story' star's home.

Additionally, it has come to light that re are still some forensic reports pending in case, though ir nature hasn't yet come to light. His autopsy report had earlier confirmed death due to asphyxiation resulting from hanging, seemingly concluding that it had indeed been suicide.

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However, amid numerous calls for a deeper probe and following claims that his death may have been precipitated due to pressures arising from nepotistic and groupist tendencies in Bollywood, Mumbai Police has also questioned a number of key members of film industry. Ace Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali was most prominent industry face to be called in. Bhansali gave his statement to Bandra Police on Monday, and as per sources, said that he had planned to cast Sushant Singh Rajput, but switched to alternatives on account of scheduling issues at Sushant Singh Rajput's end, as actor was working on YRF's film 'Paani'.

Bhansali, who was asked 30-35 questions, as per sources, said that he had last met Sushant Singh Rajput in 2016 and after that re was furr information. Consequently, Bhansali said he had information on wher Rajput was in any mental distress.

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A total of 34 statements have been recorded so far, including actor Rhea Chakraborty who was rumoured to be very close to Sushant. In immediate aftermath of Sushant Singh Rajput's death, police had also said that it would take statement of his doctor to gauge wher he was under any medication for depression. At that time thing suspicious had been found linked to death.

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Mumbai Police is also awaiting a response from Twitter about tweets allegedly posted, n deleted from Sushant Singh Rajput's handle. Sources said that police are still investigating case from various angles.

Sushant Singh Rajput's final movie - 'Dil Bechara' - saw its trailer releasing on Monday. preview, backed by tremendous goodwill from Sushant Singh Rajput's fans, has garnered ermous traction online, as have renewed calls for case of his death to be handed to CBI.

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