Shiv Sena responds as Bihar CM recommends CBI probe in Sushant case; echoes team Rhea

Slamming Bihar government's recommendation of a CBI inquiry in case of death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that Bihar Police and government has " locus standi" in matter. She said that statement from Nitish Kumar if true, shows that it is "merely politics" for him and t basis of constitutional legalities or getting Sushant justice.

This comes after Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer issued a statement on Sunday saying that Bihar Police has jurisdiction in matter. Rhea's plea in Supreme Court seeking case's transfer to Mumbai will be heard on Wednesday. Rhea Chakraborty's whereabouts are unkwn following her 20-second video statement on Friday evening.

'Bihar Police & govt has locus standi'

Taking to Twitter, Shiv Sena leader said that law and order is state subject and decision regarding a CBI probe can only be taken by Maharashtra Government.

Maharashtra Congress leader slammed BJP government and said that it is "destroying democratic structure in India." 

'This will lead to unrest in Maharashtra'

Senior Congress leader and National Spokesperson Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to send a team of police officials to investigate death case of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Addressing media, Surjewala said that department of law and order in Maharashtra lies with Aghadi government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, and Nitish Kumar should understand this.

spokesperson said that Bihar CM cant send police of one state to ar state for a matter already under investigation. "This will lead to unrest in state. matter in Maharashtra will be probed fairly and impartially," Surjewala said.

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Earlier, speaking to Republic TV, Bihar Chief Nitish Kumar gave his d for a CBI probe after Sushant's family formally requested same. Bihar CM said that he has asked Bihar DGP to initiate recommendations for a CBI probe. 

"We have already said y have lodged FIR. Its duty of Bihar police to investigate on that basis. If y wish to transfer to CBI, it will be done immediately. I have spoken to DGP. From here recommendation is being given for a CBI probe. We have Sushant's family's consent. It will be done today. Proceedings will be started," Nitish Kumar said.

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'This is unacceptable behaviour'

Slamming Mumbai cops, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar confirmed that re was cooperation from Mumbai. "Our IPS officer was quarantined. This sort of treatment to our officers t acceptable. This is unacceptable behaviour. Is this treatment given to one going for investigation?"

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He also added, "We want CBI probe in this matter. Bihar Police came into action after FIR was lodged. This is natural for us to probe. We will recommend probe for CBI. It will be better in a way. re was thing significant happening re. Cooperation was expected from re which was t given. What happened to him (IPS officer Vinay Tiwari), it's very very unfortunate."

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