Sushant's elder sister demands CBI probe; writes to PM Modi, Home Minister & Bihar CM

As investigation by Bihar Police in Sushant Singh Rajput's case is ongoing alongside Mumbai Police's probe, late actor's elder sister Priyanka Singh has appealed to Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for a CBI investigation. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Priyanka Singh opined on allegations that Bihar Police is t getting support from Mumbai cops. She said though she is still reeling under shock and trauma of her bror’s demise, her bror deserves justice. 

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On Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar also slammed Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. Taking to Twitter, Bihar's Deputy Sushil Modi has claimed that CM Uddhav is under pressure of 'Bollywood mafia.' This comes after Republic TV spoke to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar who said that it is duty of Bihar Police to investigate case, though his government would seek a CBI probe if Sushant's family requests one.

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Developments so far

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look into investigation done by Mumbai Police and demanded justice for her bror. Sushant's far KK Singh has filed a complaint in Patna against late actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and five ors. Currently, a team of 4 members of Bihar Police is investigating case alongside Mumbai Police but sources say that latter force is t cooperating with Bihar cops. 

On or hand, late actor's 'girlfriend' Rhea Chakraborty has moved Supreme Court after Sushant's far's FIR against her.  Bihar Government n filed a caveat plea before Supreme Court challenging Rhea's petition seeking transfer of FIR registered in Patna to Mumbai. hearing of case is on August 5. Moreover,  Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case to investigate money angle, with Rhea named in case, as per sources. Rhea's whereabouts are currently a topic of speculation. She was last seen in a 20-second video mess in which she didn't answer on allegations against her.

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Republic TV's investigation in case

Republic TV has led an extensive cover of Sushant Singh Rajput case and uneard sensational details of mysteries before and after  unfortunate incident. Sushant’s roommate Siddharth Pithani, ‘close friend’ Sandip Ssingh, former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, family friend Smita, bodyguard and trainer have all exclusively opened up on case, and shared ir personal experiences, with numerous inconsistencies also coming to fore. This is apart from details of stunning bank transactions from Sushant’s account, accessed exclusively by channel.

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