Published 18:03 IST, August 2nd 2020
Sushant case: SP joins Bihar police in Mumbai, answers queries on 'non-co-operation', Rhea
SP Vinay Tiwari joined the Bihar police probing the Sushant Singh Rajput case in Mumbai. He reacted to 'non-co-operation' from Mumbai Police, Rhea Chakraborty.
The Patna Police Superintendent of Police, Vinay Tiwari arrived in Mumbai on Sunday to lead the investigation by the Bihar Police in the Sushant Singh Rajput case. The officer confirmed that they had not received important documents in the case, but clarified that it was not that the Mumbai Police was ‘not co-operating’ amid numerous leaders claiming so. He also stated that the investigation was going in the right direction and that all facts will be probed.
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Speaking to reporters on arrival at the Mumbai airport, SP Vinay Tiwari reacted to the claims of ‘non-co-operation’ by Mumbai Police and said, “There is nothing as such that they are not cooperating. A senior officer has to come to supervision. I have come to give direction to the team over here.”
He added, “The investigation has its own facets. We agree that we are in the right direction. We are here to get all important documents, facts and evidence of the case.”
The cop admitted that they were yet to get access to the crucial details of the case, “We have not got access to important documents, that’s a fact in public. If this case is related to some other case, that too shall be probed for better clarity.”
“Mumbai police has its own ways and we have our own ways. Based on important facts, we shall proceed ahead with the investigation,” Tiwari shared.
On Rhea Chakraborty
When asked about Rhea Chakraborty, who is one of the accused in the First Information Report filed by Bihar Police, on charges such as abetment to suicide, cheating and conspiracy, the officer replied, “When we will require her (Rhea's) presence, we will call her. We are recording statements of important people and as and when we require, we shall call people.”
“All facts will be probed. It's wrong to say that probe is not happening,” he continued.
On reports of the Disha Salian case details from the Malvani police in Mumbai's Malad being ‘inadvertently deleted’, the SP replied, “It’s better to not comment on rumours.”
He asserted, “We are heading in the right way. Senior officers are communicated.”
A four-member team of the Bihar Police had been investigating the case, and had recorded the statements of Sushant’s ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, his sister Mitu, director Rumi Jaffrey and more. They are now planning to summon his flatmate Siddharth Pithani, apart from visiting the bank for financial details, trying to gain access to call records, forensic evidence and more.
Republic TV has led an in-depth and extensive coverage of the events related to Sushant’s death. The channel unearthed numerous details like the expenses made by Sushant for Rhea, apart from exclusive interviews of Ankita Lokhande, Sushant’s family lawyer, his trainer, bodyguard, flatmate and friends.
Updated 18:03 IST, August 2nd 2020