Published 13:12 IST, August 1st 2020

NCP's Majeed Memon calls ED's role in Sushant's death probe as 'mockery of investigation'

As the EDe registered a case in the alleged money laundering angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput's case, Majeed Memon termed the move as mockery of investigation

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As Enforcement Directorate registered a case in alleged money laundering angle in Sushant Singh Rajput's case, NCP's Majeed Memon has said that he is unable to understand how ncy has entered fray in this case. Taking to Twitter, he said that even if it is alleged that re is cheating or breach of trust in Sushant's case, ED probe cant be justified, ding that it is 'mockery of investigation'. He also spoke to Republic TV and ded that Mumbai Police is capable and attempts should t be me to hamper ir investigation. He also said that Bollywood is divided into two parts - anti-Sushant and pro-Sushant and 'some elements' are accusing Mumbai Police falsely. 

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) registered a case under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and will investigate allegations that Rhea Chakraborty siphoned off 15 crores from Sushant Singh Rajput's account. As per sources, ED will send out summons next week. Earlier on Thursday, ED h sought a copy of FIR registered against Rhea from Bihar police.

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Bihar govt's investigation

Sushant Singh Rajput's far KK Singh has filed a complaint in Patna against late actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and five ors. Soon after a team of 4 members of Bihar Police arrived in Mumbai and has so far recorded statements of people close to Sushant. y are also investigating financial transaction of Sushant and his social media messs. Meanwhile, Bihar Government has filed a caveat plea before Supreme Court challenging Rhea Chakraborty's petition seeking transfer of FIR registered in Patna to Mumbai. Moreover,  Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has registered Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.

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' Question Of Transferring Case To CBI': Maha Home Minister

On Wednesday, Maharashtra government stated that it won’t transfer investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput death to Central Bureau of Investigation. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh stated that state government is in favour of a probe by Mumbai Police and that re was ‘ question’ of transferring case. 

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Ankita Lokhande breaks silence

Ankita Lokhande h broken her silence on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, on completion of one month of his death, by lighting a lamp for him. However, actress, despite her social media posts, continued her silence on her thoughts related to death, something she spoke about for first time on Republic TV’s Nation Wants to Kw. Right from stating that he could t be depressed, to asserting that people should remember him as a hero,  Pavitra Rishta star me several strong statements.

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. This is apart from details of stunning bank transactions from Sushant’s account, accessed exclusively by channel.

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Watch 's full interview with Arnab Goswami on Nation Wants to Kw at 9 PM today.

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13:12 IST, August 1st 2020