Published 16:02 IST, September 24th 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput death probe LIVE Updates: ED acquires Bank documents of Rhea's father
A week after the CBI took over the probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has entered the fray and will be probing Rhea Chakraborty's use & deals in narcotics
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22:21 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's family friend busts 'suicide' claim
Sushant's family friend Smita Parikh has busted Rhea Chakraborty's yet another lie claiming that the actor died by suicide. "Rhea called me yesterday, she said she also does not believe that it is a suicide and that she wants justice for Sushant," Smita told Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab on the debate.
#ArrestRheaChakraborty | Rhea called me yesterday, she said she also does not believe that it is a suicide and that she wants justice for Sushant: Smita Parikh- Festival Director, Lit-o-Fest Mumbai and Family Friend of Sushanthttps://t.co/RZHKU3wOei
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
19:07 IST, August 27th 2020
ED probes Indrajit Chakraborty, NCB officials leave ED office
The ED, which has registered a PMLA case, interrogated Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty. They also probed his bank account details on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the NCB officials from Delhi have left the ED office. As per sources, NCB officials were present as the ED grilled Indrajit Chakraborty.
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18:28 IST, August 27th 2020
Rhea Chakraborty's false claims busted
In yet another massive development, sources have revealed that no medicine had been prescribed to Sushant Singh Rajput by his doctor. Key-accused Rhea Chakraborty had claimed that his doctor had prescribed dosage of Modafinil.
18:16 IST, August 27th 2020
Rhea Chakraborty's neighbor reveals Shruti Modi often stayed with Rhea at her house
Rhea Chakraborty's neighbour revealed that Shruti Modi often stayed with Rhea at her place and Sushant was also seen coming and going during these times. Earlier, Shruti Modi was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) which is probing the financial angle in the case. Republic Media Network had also accessed WhatsApp chats of Sushant's father KK Singh with the late actor's then-manager Shruti Modi, from November 29, 2019.
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17:56 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's sister backs Kangana’s protection demand over her request to help Narcotics Bureau
After investigations into foul play into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, and the financial aspect as mentioned in the First Information Report, the narcotics angle into the case created further headlines. As prime accused Rhea Chakraborty’s text messages related to narcotics use got leaked, and the Bollywood link to it became a talking point, Kangana Ranaut opened up on some of the details involving the use of drugs at Bollywood parties. The actor stated that she was willing to help the Narcotics Control Bureau, provided she is given protection by the government.
Requesting @PMOIndia @narendramodi to look into providing security for Kangana @KanganaTeam so that she can help with the investigation of @narcoticsbureau. 🙏 https://t.co/sJmEiTBAdM
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 26, 2020
17:45 IST, August 27th 2020
Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty reaches Axis Bank with ED
In the latest update, Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty reached Axis Bank in Vakola along with the ED. Sources have reported that the ED is collecting his bank documents and his locker keys.
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16:58 IST, August 27th 2020
SSR's family lawyer expresses outrage over Rhea's interview, questions her motives
"It's very sad that a named accused is being called on the show and being interviewed as a celebrity. It's clearly not a grilling session but a soft interview to give her a platform to speak whatever she wants," said SSR's family lawyer Vikas Singh. "As soon as the drug angle comes to the fore, she's ready to give an interview?" he asked.
16:58 IST, August 27th 2020
PIL filed in Bombay HC by filmmaker, requests ban on all media coverage on SSR case
In an attempt to suppress the reportage in the death probe of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a PIL has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on all sorts of reporting claiming that it might 'hamper' the CBI probe in the case. The petition filed by three activists including filmmaker Nilesh Navalakha from Mumbai has urged the HC to direct all media channels - both print and electronic - to call off the 'Parallel Investigation' in all aspects.
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16:49 IST, August 27th 2020
Five-member NCB team from Delhi arrives in Mumbai
The NCB team from Delhi led by Deputy Director of Operations - KPS Malhotra arrived in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. Officials from both Delhi and Mumbai unit of the NCB will carry out the investigation into the narcotics angle of the SSR probe.
16:36 IST, August 27th 2020
Rhea's father Indrajit Chakraborty quizzed by ED, officials from NCB also present
Rhea's father Indrajit Chakraborty reached the ED Office on Thursday afternoon. Sources reported that officials from the narcotics department were also present during his questioning.
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15:39 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB team headed towards DRDO Guestthouse
The NCB team in Mumbai investigating the narcotics angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case was spotted moving towards the CBI's DRDO Guesthouse on Thursday afternoon.
15:05 IST, August 27th 2020
4 Mumbai Poilce officers reach CBI's DRDO guest house
#BREAKING on #ArrestRheaChakraborty | 4 Mumbai Police officials reach CBI's DRDO guest house, even as Indrajit Chakraborty is taken to ED for questioning. Watch #LIVE here- https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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14:41 IST, August 27th 2020
Rhea's father leaves for ED office
#ArrestRheaChakraborty | Rhea's father Indrajit leaves for ED office with Mumbai Police escort. Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/5aoKJCdm45
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
14:27 IST, August 27th 2020
More Mumbai Police officers arrive at Rhea's residence
#ArrestRheaChakroborty | More Mumbai Police officers arrive at Rhea's Juhu residence, respond to her demand. Click here to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/fDbkm92Epg
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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14:10 IST, August 27th 2020
Car that took Rhea to ED seen outside Sandip Ssingh's house
In a sensational development, Republic TV has exposed a link between Rhea Chakraborty and Sushant's 'self-proclaimed close friend' Sandip Ssingh, as the same car which happened to ferry her to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office was spotted outside Sandip Ssingh's residence on Thursday.
Republic TV, on Thursday, spotted the car below the residence of Sandip Ssingh - the Ford Endeavour had taken Rhea Chakraborty to the ED's office earlier this month. Republic TV also confronted the driver of the vehicle who refused to answer to any questions posted.
Sandip Ssingh on July 29 in an interview with Republic TV's Editor-In-Chief Arnab Goswami had resoundingly claimed that he did not know Rhea Chakraborty. However, the mystery car link between the two casts aspersions on Sandip Ssingh's 'don't know Rhea' statement, amid the many many possible angles that are now emerging, which are being probed by three different central agencies. Earlier, the identity of mystery woman who had entered Sushant's house on June 14 was revealed to have been Rhea's publicist Radhika Nihalani, who was also seen speaking to Sandip Ssingh that day.
14:01 IST, August 27th 2020
Mumbai police at Rhea's residence
#ArrestRheaChakraborty | Mumbai Police constable at Rhea's residence, says 'It's my duty to be here'. Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/DYltatJKmB
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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12:46 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB team to reach Mumbai on Thursday evening
Sources have informed Republic TV that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) team led by Deputy Director KPS Malhotra will arrive in Mumbai on Thursday evening.
12:44 IST, August 27th 2020
Ankita Lokhande busts Rhea's claustrophobia lie
Hours after Sushant's family raised objections on an interview given by Rhea Chakraborty to a television channel, Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande has slammed the kind of questioning in the interview. Taking to Twitter, Ankita Lokhande shared a video of Sushant in which the late actor is seen flying a jet, which is in stark contrast to the claims made by accused number 1 Rhea in her interview.
Speaking about the Europe Trip - that is under the scanner of investigative agencies - and Suhsant's alleged bipolar behaviour, Rhea in the interview has claimed that Sushant consumed a medicine before boarding the flight as he felt claustrophobic. She also claimed that Sushant had told her that he always feels claustrophobic in a flight and that he had been consuming medicine related to the same since 2013.
In a sharp rebuttal to the claims made by Rhea, Ankita Lokhande shared a proof stating that Sushant always wanted to fly. She asked - 'Is this claustrophobia?' In the video, Sushant is seen setting the system in his Boeing 737 Fixed Base Flight Simulator just before the take-off and is heard saying the flying instructions. Watch the video below:
Is this #claustrophobia?
— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) August 27, 2020
You always wanted to fly and you did it and we all are proud of you 😊 pic.twitter.com/5gc2sgyaEK
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12:23 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB to questions 20 suspects
NCB - which is probing the drug cartel in Bollywood alongside the narcotics angle in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case is all set to question 20 suspects
11:54 IST, August 27th 2020
Republic tracks Rhea's father
#LIVE | Republic tracks Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit from Santacruz police station to Juhu flat; tune in to watch #BREAKING developments here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/JjrOJN6353
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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11:53 IST, August 27th 2020
CBI continues to question Showik Chakraborty
Showik Chakraborty was summoned by the CBI to appear before the investigating team on Thursday morning. He was asked to carry documents pertaining to the company in which he has been a director.
11:11 IST, August 27th 2020
ED summons Indrajit Chakraborty
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on Thursday, issued fresh summons to Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit. The agency has asked the actor's father to submit certain documents pertaining to the case.
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11:08 IST, August 27th 2020
ED tries to reach out to drug dealer Gaurav Arya
In the latest development, sources have told Republic TV that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) suspects drug dealer Gaurav Arya as a loose end in the case and that his statement was to be recorded.
The ED team in Goa tried to reach out to Gaurav Arya but the latter's phone was switched off. ED sources further told Republic TV that Gaurav Arya could be part of the drug cartel which was benefiting from the proceeds of crime.
11:02 IST, August 27th 2020
ED to continue to probe Jaya Saha
Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty's ex-talent manager Jaya Saha was quizzed by ED on Wednesday for four hours. Sources informed Republic TV that Jaya Saha had generated Rs 10 crore incomes for Sushant via endorsements. The ED are also checking into the payment details, how the money was transferred, and if there were any funds diverted.
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10:56 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's sister slams Rhea's sympathy-garnering interview
#BREAKING | Sushant's sister Shweta slams his shocking typecasting and vilification entailed in sympathy interview for Rhea Chakraborty, even as SSR's family issues heartfelt appeal to not allow its telecast; tune in for #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/pv22h5BA0p
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
10:38 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's family lawyer responds to Rhea's friendly media interview
#LIVE | Sushant Singh Rajput's family lawyer issues first response to friendly media's sympathy-garnering interview with Rhea Chakraborty amid national outcry and opposition; Tune in to watch here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/vQtAD9Sm27
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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10:31 IST, August 27th 2020
3-member NCB team to arrive on Friday
In the latest development, sources have informed Republic TV that an NCB team from the Mumbai unit has been asked to start 'analyzing the network' of drug ring in Mumbai. The team also been asked to look into the Bollywood network as well.
A team of three members led by Deputy Director (Operations) has been set up in Delhi and they depart for Mumbai on Friday.
10:27 IST, August 27th 2020
Showik Chakraborty leaves DRDO guest house
#LIVE | Republic on the trail of Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik after his departure from the CBI's DRDO guest house; Tune in for #BREAKING updates here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/LqLbgI4VX9
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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10:22 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's Sister names and shames Rhea's friendly media
As the investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case reveals the involvement of Rhea Chakraborty with she under the scanner of all the three probing agencies, namely - ED, CBI, and NCB, Sushant's sister has slammed the section of media that is friendly to the accused. Taking to Twitter, she has urged the Government of India to ensure that the prime accused in the case does not move around giving interviews. She has even named and shamed both Aaj Tak and Rhea, claiming that the channel will take the latter's 2-hour interview.
Aaj Tak is interviewing Rhea Chakraborty for 2 hours and planning to air that interview on a national platform. If that happens it will be an utter disgrace and slap on the face of 130 Crore Indians fighting for justice of my Brother. #ArrestRheaChakroborty
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 27, 2020
Government of India needs to see to it that a prime accused should not be moving around giving interviews and doing publicity stunts!!! #ArrestRheaChakroborty
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 27, 2020
10:13 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB team in Mumbai
An NCB team from the Delhi unit reached Mumbai on Wednesday and has started collecting documents related to the case, sources told Republic TV on Thursday.
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10:05 IST, August 27th 2020
Showik Chakraborty arrives at DRDO office
#BREAKING Development: Rhea's brother Showik Chakraborty arrives at CBI's DRDO guest house; Siddharth Pithani and Neeraj already there; Tune in for #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/pv22h5BA0p
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
09:27 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's father demands Rhea's immediate arrest
#BREAKING | Sushant Singh Rajput's father releases video statement; demands Rhea Chakraborty's immediate arrest; Tune in for #LIVE developments here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/qiOqSKz7cb
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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08:46 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB jumps into action
#BREAKING | NCB team jumps into action even as Rhea plans desperate sympathy interview with 'friendly media'; hunts alleged drug peddler in Goa; Tune in for #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/Ip8CgH8TuS
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
08:40 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB to summon Rhea
In the latest quickfire development, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is likely to issue summons to Rhea Chakraborty first as it enters the fray in the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe, investigating Rhea's use and deals in narcotic substances.
Sources told Republic TV that an NCB team led by Deputy Director of Operations - KPS Malhotra will be supervising the case and is expected to reach Mumbai on Friday. Sources also added that officials from both Delhi and Mumbai unit of the NCB will carry out the investigation and will issue summons to all people related to this.
#LIVE | Even as Republic reports from outside Sandip Ssingh's home, massive #BREAKING scoop on the NCB's summons plan accessed by Republic; Tune in here - https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/NH84ZXx16y
— Republic (@republic) August 27, 2020
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08:23 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB team led by Deputy Director of Operations - KPS Malhotra will be supervise drug angle of the case
In a major update, sources told that NCB team led by Deputy Director of Operations - KPS Malhotra will be supervising the drugs case. Officials from both Delhi and Mumbai unit of NCB will carry out the investigation and Rhea Chakraborty will be the first to be summoned. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) registered a case under sections 20, 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS).
08:23 IST, August 27th 2020
Sushant's Sister names and shames Rhea's friendly media
As the investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case reveals the involvement of Rhea Chakraborty with she under the scanner of all the three probing agencies, namely - ED, CBI, and NCB, Sushant's sister has slammed the section of media that is friendly to the accused. Taking to Twitter, she has urged the Government of India to ensure that the prime accused in the case does not move around giving interviews. She has even named and shamed both Aaj Tak and Rhea, claiming that the channel will take latter's 2-hour interview.
Government of India needs to see to it that a prime accused should not be moving around giving interviews and doing publicity stunts!!! #ArrestRheaChakroborty
— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 27, 2020
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07:59 IST, August 27th 2020
Republic TV accesses chat between Rhea & drug dealer
Whatsapp conversations accessed by Republic TV highlight Rhea's chats with an alleged drug dealer. Earlier Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Mansinde had refuted allegations over Rhea using and dealing in narcotics saying, "Rhea has never consumed drugs in her lifetime. She's ready for a blood test any time," said Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Mansinde, though he's not spoken about her dealing in them.
07:59 IST, August 27th 2020
NCB enters the fray, to probe Rhea-narco links
Joining the ED and the CBI in the probe into Sushant Singh Rajput's death, the NJarcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has registered a case under sections 20, 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS). These sections pertain to criminal conspiracy in procuring and consuming illegal drugs.
Sources have also reported that the NCB is investigating Rhea Chakraborty's link to the drug cartel and her brother Showik Chakraborty as well. Sources add that the 15-page Whatsapp conversations handed over to the NCB indicate that Rhea and her associates had discussed allegedly spiking Rajput's tea or coffee with a drug to get a certain 'kick'.
The narcotics angle in the case came into light on Tuesday and on Wednesday, when ED, which is probing the financial angle in the Sushant death case, summoned former talent manager Jaya Saha. Jaya Saha's name surfaced in some text messages with Rhea in which a discussion about putting "four drops" of some substance in somebody's drink. The message, allegedly sent in late 2019 reads, “Use 4 drops in tea, let him sip it …. Give it 30-40 mins to kick in”.
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07:59 IST, August 27th 2020
20 Bollywood stars & netas under NCB scanner
Just hours after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) jumped into the Sushant Singh Rajput death probe, sources have informed that names of 20 top Bollywood stars and politicians allegedly linked to the case are with the investigating agencies - ED and CBI. This comes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) informed the NCB earlier in the day, that they have evidence of Rhea Chakraborty allegedly dealing in narcotics. With Rhea Chakraborty already being named in the CBI FIR as the key accused, sources have also reported that the NCB might summon the Bollywood actor probably by Wednesday evening to probe the narcotics angle.
07:59 IST, August 27th 2020
Rhea's blood sample likely to be taken
Shortly after the NCB charged Rhea Chakraborty and others for their use & deals in narcotics, sources informed Republic TV that handwriting samples, voice samples of the actor will be taken by the agency to further the probe. Apart from these, the NCB is also likely to collect a blood sample from Rhea.
Sources tell Republic TV that section 53 of CRPC ACT (Criminal Procedure Code) allows police to take blood samples against the will of the accused.
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07:59 IST, August 27th 2020
Pithani, Sawant, Miranda confess to deleting data from Sushant's devices
In a first major confession in the Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, sources informed Republic TV that Siddharth Pithani, Dipesh Sawant, and Samuel Miranda have confessed to the CBI that eight hard-disks worth of data was cleaned out by a mystery group around the time when Disha Salian died and Rhea left Sushant’s house.
CBI sources have claimed that the trio confessed to a colossal amount of data was deleted from laptops, computers, and other devices at Sushant Singh Rajput's residence around the time period when Disha Salian passed away and around the time Rhea Chakraborty left Sushant's house. Sources inform that the confession by prime witnesses — Siddharth Pithani, Dipesh Sawant, and Samuel Miranda — raises questions on the suicide narrative that has been spread so far.
07:59 IST, August 27th 2020