Published 08:00 IST, September 4th 2020
Sushant death probe: CBI issues first statement; puts an end to 'suicide theory' reports
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday released the first statement after taking over actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
Advertisement
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday released first statement after taking over Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. In statement, CBI countered 'fake news' narrative and asserted that ' details have been shared' with anyone.
CBI stated that 'speculative reports' run by some channels and clarified that ' spokesperson or any team member has spoken or shared details of ongoing investigation with media.' CBI's statement comes after few reports claimed that 'CBI officers independently informed about t having found any proof of homicide in Sushant Singh Rajput death case.'
STATEMENT
CBI is conducting investigation related to death of Sh. Sushant Singh Rajput in a systematic and professional way.
Certain media reports attributed to CBI investigation are speculative and t based on facts. It is reiterated that as a matter of Policy, CBI does t share details of ongoing investigation. CBI spokesperson or any team member has t shared any details of investigation with media. details being reported and attributed to CBI are t credible.
It is requested that media may please confirm details from CBI Spokesperson before quoting CBI.
CBI UPDATE
CBI on Thursday questioned late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's psychiatrist Susan Walker for first time on Thursday in connection with film star's death. probe ncy also questioned actress Rhea Chakraborty's far for third consecutive day. Susan Walker reached DRDO guest house in suburban Kalina, where probe team is stationed, around 1 pm and left place around 8 pm. She was questioned for first time.
Advertisement
Meanwhile, Rhea Chakraborty's far Indrajeet Chakraborty arrived at guest house around 10.30 am in a car escorted by a police vehicle. He left place around 3.30 pm.
actress, who was earlier questioned for around 35 hours over four days, and her bror Showik Chakraborty, who was also grilled by CBI, were t questioned on Thursday. However, probe team quizzed Rajput's flatmate Siddharth Pithani and domestic help Deepesh Sawant during day.
ABOUT CASE
Advertisement
After Rajput's demise, Mumbai Police registered a case of accidental death and recorded statements of over 50 people. late actor's far subsequently filed a police complaint in Patna, accusing Rhea Chakraborty and her family of abetting his suicide and misappropriating his money.
Advertisement
Supreme Court last month upheld transfer of FIR lodged in Patna to CBI. On Wednesday, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said it has arrested two alleged contraband dealers in connection with drugs trafficking case linked to case of Rajput's death.
role of Rhea Chakraborty's bror and his purported links with people nabbed by NCB are under scanner of ncy and he is expected to be summoned for questioning soon, officials said.
Advertisement
(with PTI inputs)
21:57 IST, September 3rd 2020