Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14. (Photo: PR Handout/File)The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. SC also upheld the Patna FIR and asked Maharashtra to assist the probe. Maharashtra has been asked to hand over all the evidence in the case to CBI.
The CBI registered a case against Rhea Chakraborty and others after Sushant’s father KK Singh filed a complaint with the Patna police against her and her family members alleging abetment of suicide.
The Patna FIR invokes IPC Sections 306 (abetment of suicide), 341 (wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful confinement), 380 (theft in dwelling house), 406 (criminal breach of trust) 506 (criminal intimidation),120B (criminal conspiracy) and 420 (cheating).
Sushant Singh Rajput’s family, fans and his colleagues from Bollywood have been campaigning for a CBI probe into his death since last month.
Rhea Chakraborty has told the Supreme Court that she has no objection if the probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput is transferred to the CBI. She, however, alleged that the Bihar police crossed their jurisdiction under “political pressure” and they could not transfer probe to the CBI.
Sonu Sood tweeted, "Glad to know The Supreme Court directs CBI to probe Sushant Singh Rajput’s case. #JusticeforSushantSingRajput."
Meetu Singh tweeted, "CBI finally. I will always be grateful for the persistent love and support you guys have been bestowing endlessly on our family in the toughest times.Thnx for loving my brother, for being his warriors in order to bring him Justice and keeping humanity alive."
Pragya Kapoor, the producer of Sushant's Kedarnath, tweeted, "Massive victory for #SushantSinghRajput and everyone who made this possible. Truth shall prevail! Jai Bhole Nath Jai hind! #CBITakesOver #justiceforSushanthSinghRajput #Justice4SSR #CBIForSSR #jaibholenath."
Kanika Dhillon, who penned the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Kedarnath, tweeted, "Let the speculations end.. let the media trials finish... let the investigation begin so truth can prevail #CBIForSSR #justiceforSushanthSinghRajput #JusticeForSSR."
Ayesha Takia reacted to the Supreme Court's judgement with an Instagram post.
Hina Khan posted an Instagram story, writing, "Satyamev Jayate. #CBIFORSSR."
Zareen Khan tweeted, "One step closer #CBITakesOver #CBIForSSR #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput #TruthShallPrevail @itsSSR."
Swastika Mukherjee, who shared screen space with Sushant Singh Rajput in Dil Bechara, tweeted, "FINALLY. Sunshine. Hope. Justice #CBITakesOver #CBIForSushant."
Sushant Singh Rajput's best friend, Mahesh Shetty, tweeted, "I strongly welcome the Supreme Court's judgement for a CBI inquiry in Sushant's case. It is time to put the speculations to rest and get justice. Let's have faith in the system and let the truth prevail. #CBIForSSR #Justiceforsushant Jai Shiv Shambhu."
Chitrangada Singh tweeted, "The one who is gone cannot cry for justice .. but the ones here have been relentless let there be justice god bless the family who has gone through the most unimaginable sadness .. lost such a bright beautiful soul ! They most of all deserve the peace of knowing the truth .. #cbiforssr."