Bihar govt approves CBI probe for Sushant Singh: Celebrities express their delight

After days of demand from various celebrities and fans for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Sushant Singh Rajput case, the Bihar government took a major step by writing to the Centre on Tuesday. The news was greeted by numerous celebrities of the film industry. Kangana Ranaut, Shekhar Suman, Meera Chopra, Ashoke Pandit were among those who reacted to the news with delight, while Anupam Kher and Zareen Khan also sought ‘justice’ for him.  

READ: 'No One Will Vote You Back': Shekhar Suman Tells Maha CM; Exults Over Nod For CBI Probe

Bollywood stars hail decision of Bihar govt in Sushant case 

The first to respond was Kangana Ranaut, who called it a victory of the nation. 

As Bihar CM Nitish Kumar wrote that his government sent the recommendation of the case to the Centre, on the basis of the complaint filed by Sushant’s father, Meera Chopra used hashtags like ‘CBI Enquiry for SSR’ and  ‘CBI can’t be denied for SSR.’

Shekhar Suman, who has one of the names to be at the forefront to demand a CBI probe, called it ‘winds of change’ and a ‘revolution’. 

Though not exactly a reaction to the approval of the CBI probe, Anupam Kher and Zareen Khan also backed the call for ‘justice’ for Sushant. Kher wrote that the family deserved to know the truth, and hoped for a ‘logical conclusion’ to the case. Zareen wrote that the ‘truth shall prevail’ and that the actor was watching from above.

READ: Sushant's Family Lawyer Welcomes CBI Nod; Slams Rhea For 'opposing' Bihar Govt's Decision

Nitish Kumar’s statement to Republic TV 

"I have spoken to the DGP. From here recommendation is being given for a CBI probe. We have Sushant's family's consent.

It will be done today itself. Proceedings will be started."

A four-member team of the Bihar Police is investigating the FIR, on the complaint of KK Singh, where he accused Rhea Chakraborty and six others of abetting alleged suicide of Sushant Singh Rajput, apart from charges like cheating and conspiracy. The CM also stated that the Bihar Police was not treated well by their counterparts in Mumbai. 

The Mumbai Police had recorded the statements of 56 persons in connection with the case, though it has not filed a  FIR yet. 

READ: BJP Leader Ajay Aggarwal Files Plea In Supreme Court Demanding CBI Probe In Sushant's Case

READ: Shiv Sena Responds As Bihar CM Recommends CBI Probe In Sushant Case; Echoes Team Rhea