TIMES OF INDIA
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 13, 2020, 17:33:13 IST
The investigations into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput continues, with the CBI stepping in to conduct an independent probe and the ED carrying on their inquiry into the financial aspects of the case. With the CBI zeroing in on five key witnesses who were at the scene before the Mumbai Police, the ED, on the other hand, questioned Mitu Singh about her late brother’s finances. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court reserved its judgment on Rhea Chakraborty’s plea for the transfer of the probe from Patna to Mumbai, and instead asked all parties to file brief written notes of all such precedent judgments by Thursday. Here are all the live updates from Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case:
Sushant Singh Rajput's family makes several claims in their latest submission against Rhea Chakraborty’s plea
According to Times Now, the Rajput family has stated through their written submission that they have no faith in Mumbai police. They have also added that the Bihar government has the complete jurisdiction to probe the FIR filed against Rhea Chakraborty in Patna. Lawyer Vikas Singh has also cited that the case is more appropriate for the CBI invention because there are two states involved alongside the fight for jurisdiction as Mumbai police have not cooperated with Bihar police for the probe
Actress Ankita Lokhande releases a video and demands for a CBI probe in Sushant Singh Rajput's case
#JusticeForSushantSinghRajput #CBIforSSR https://t.co/h2ORNB9UaP
— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) 1597318147000
The larger point is that Bihar definitely has jurisdiction and the SC should rule on that.
Sushant's family lawyer, Vikas Singh to Times NowVeteran Bollywood actor Shekhar Suman took to Twitter and wrote, "Tomorrow is going to be exactly two months since Sushant is gone. Be ready to tweet as many times as you can to prove it to these people that over the months the protests and the numbers have only grown bigger and the voices louder. #Warriors4SSR."
Kangana Ranaut’s team took to Twitter to share a video of the ‘Queen’ actress where she is seen holding a placard that read “JUSTICE FOR SUSHANT #CBIforSushant.” In the video, Kangana says, “We want CBI for Sushant Singh Rajput. We deserve to know the truth."
Sushant Singh Rajput case: 'Mumbai Police are close enough to wrap up their probe' says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has said that all political parties, opposition and family members should stay quiet until the police complete their investigation.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s family lawyer Vikas Singh makes serious allegations against Rhea Chakraborty
According to Vikas Singh, if Rhea had not closed the line of communication between late actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his family, then his demise could have been evaded. He also added that ultimately family is the 'biggest support system'.
The way Sushant used to think and the way he used to dream which was there in his diary, it is very hard to believe that he can take his own life.
Dr. Vipin Kaushal, Sushant’s doctor and family friendUpdate: "There can be no CBI probe without the nod of Maharashtra Government," says Ashok Chavan, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister.
Update: "Everyone should keep quiet until the Mumbai Police completes the probe," says Sanjay Raut MP, Shiv Sena.
Sushant's family is going through the greatest trauma of their life. This case should be handed over to an independent agency instead of playing politics on it
Dr. Vipin Kaushal, Sushant's doctor and family friendUpdate: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned the talent manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The ED will be questioning two house staffs of Sushant Singh Rajput. As per the sources, both of these staff, namely Neeraj and Deepak Sawat were present at the actor’s Bandra residence on 14 June when Sushant was found dead in his room.
Update: Sushant Singh Rajput's cook arrives at ED office for interrogation.
It has been revealed that Rhea Chakraborty in her submission to SC stated that the “Bihar government can't transfer probe to the CBI.” Supreme Court had reserved its judgment and is expected to decide on the same today.
Two staff members named Neeraj and Deepak Sawant who were present at Sushant Singh Rajput’s home in Bandra on June 14 will be questioned by the ED. They were reportedly hired by Rhea Chakraborty.
Update: 'Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Bihar had requested Mumbai authorities for removal of quarantine of Vinay Tiwari, however, the same had been unfortunately disregarded by them,' says Bihar Government in its reply before the Supreme Court.
Vinay Tiwari, SP in Bihar, who reached Mumbai on August 2, with advance intimation to Mumbai Police, was virtually kept detained in the name of “quarantine” and not allowed to discharge his duties for the conduct of the investigation.
Bihar Government in its reply before Supreme Court