Sushant's family lawyer says 'no information of CBI's progress', slams attempt to distract

Expressing dissatisfaction with Sushant Singh Rajput probe, deceased actor's family lawyer Vikas Singh, on Friday, said that family was unhappy with way case was proceeding - referring to 'Bollywood drug nexus' which has been at forefront for weeks. He ded that CBI - which prime investigation agency in actor's death, has not held a press conference to share progress in case. CBI stepped into probe after Supreme Court transferred case from Bihar police to central agency.

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CBI's probe in actor's death

Five CBI teams are currently in city probing into case and have questioned several witnesses like Sushant's building guard, cook, flatmate Siddarth Pithani, Sandeep Ssingh and Rhea Chakraborty. It is also set to meet AIIMS forensic panel which has probed autopsy report filed by Mumbai police of deceased actor. Last week, AIIMS Forensic department chief - Professor Dr Sudhir Gupta h not ruled out possibility of murder, stating, " Medical Board's opinion will be given to CBI next week". This AIIMS-CBI meeting is yet to happen, as revealed by Vikas Singh. 

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Drug angle

Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) which has been probing drug angle in Sushant Singh Rajput death probe has arrested more than 12 people, including actress Rhea Chakraborty and her bror Showik - under NDPS act for procurement and financing of narcotic substances, based on WhatsApp messages between Rhea and or discussing about marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD). While siblings have moved High Court for bail, a special court has extended ir judicial custody till October 6. NCB has been interrogating KWAN talent manager Jaya Saha based on WhatsApp chats with several celebrities allegedly discussing narcotic substances. Based on her revelations it has also summoned top Bollywood actresses - Deepika Pukone, Shrdha Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan along with Shruti Modi, Karishma Prakash, and Simone Khambata.

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Sushant Rajput Probe

In three months since Rajput died, Mumbai police have questioned 56 people till date including several Bollywood celebrities. Bihar police h lodged an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty and five ors booking m for 'abetment to suicide, cheating, and conspiracy' - which was transferred to CBI after Supreme Court allowed it to take over. ED has booked Rhea and her family for alleged money laundering to tune of Rs 15 crores, based on Sushant's family's complaints, but has not confirmed any irregularities.