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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 04, 2020, 18:15:39 IST

Sushant Singh Rajput case live updates: BJP claims political parties trying to shift focus from late actor's case

With several chats referring to drug exchanges being leaked, the Narcotics Control Bureau started probing the new angle in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. They recently conducted extensive searches at Rhea Chakraborty and Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda's residences in Mumbai. According to the latest updates, the NCB has issued notices to Rhea's brother Showik and Samuel Miranda under section 67 of the NDPS Act, to join the investigation. With new developments coming in every day, take a look at all the live updates about the case.

18:15 (IST), Sep 04

Report: Showik Chakraborty to be quizzed by NCB until late evening in connection with alleged drug cartel. To be summoned by the agency again.

17:25 (IST), Sep 04

BJP distances itself from Kangana Ranaut, alleges political parties trying to shift the focus from Sushant Singh Rajput case

The Bharatiya Janata Party has distanced itself from actress Kangana Ranaut after her tweets comparing Mumbai city to Pakistan occupied Kashmir created a major uproar on and off social media.

16:51 (IST), Sep 04

Update: 24 days before his death, Sushant Singh Rajput reportedly wanted to take control of his money. Chats with his bank manager accessed. Family claims that the actor suspected ‘foulplay’.

16:07 (IST), Sep 04

After KanganaRanaut's comparison of Mumbai Police, she has no right to live in Maharashtra or Mumbai: State Minister Anil Deshmukh

15:47 (IST), Sep 04

Sushant Singh Rajput wanted to reportedly take control of his finances

Fresh chats between Sushant Singh Rajput and his bank manager from May 20-21 have been accessed by Times Now. The messages reportedly suggest that the late actor wanted to take control of his finances.

14:35 (IST), Sep 04
 
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Sushant Singh Rajput death case is under perusal by the medical board and the report will be only submitted to CBI in due course of time

Prof) Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head of Forensic Dept at AIIMS & Chairman of Medical board formed in #SushantSinghRajputDeathCase to ANI 
13:05 (IST), Sep 04

"After Rhea Chakraborty came in Sushant Singh Rajput’s life, he used to be restless," says Vikas Singh, Rajput's family lawyer

Sushant Singh Rajput’s family lawyer Vikas Singh has hit out at Rhea Chakraborty in yet another statement, claiming that after the actress entered Sushant's life he would be restless.

12:53 (IST), Sep 04

"Good Going," says Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister Shweta after NCB summons Rhea Chakraborty’s brother Showik

12:31 (IST), Sep 04

Sushant Singh Rajput had no trouble till 2019, claims Vikas Singh, lawyer of Rajput's family

11:50 (IST), Sep 04
 
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Searches were conducted at Samuel Miranda & Showik Chakraborty's places in Mumbai. Senior officers were present during the searches. Both have been issued notices under section 67 of the NDPS Act, to join the investigation

Mutha Ashok Jain, Deputy DG, South-Western Region, NCB to ANI 
11:50 (IST), Sep 04

Rhea Chakrobarty's brother Showik brought to Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) office in Mumbai

11:47 (IST), Sep 04

NCB source states that Samuel Miranda is accused of procuring drugs on the instructions of Showik

NCB source said that Abdul Basit Parihar had connections with Miranda, who was also the close associate of Rhea. Miranda is accused of procuring drugs on the instructions of Showik.

10:29 (IST), Sep 04

Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda served summons by the Narcotics Control Bureau

Narcotics Control Bureau have served summons to Showik Chakraborty and Samuel Miranda to join the investigation, after conducting a search at their Mumbai residences.

10:27 (IST), Sep 04

Narcotics Control Bureau detain Samuel Miranda after conducting a 2-hour raid at his residence

Today, the NCB conducted a house search at Rhea and Sushant’s house manager Samuel Miranda’s residence early in the morning.

10:12 (IST), Sep 04

Narcotics Control Bureau summon Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik to join the investigation

Narcotics Control Bureau have summoned Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik and Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda under the NDPS Act. Samuel Miranda was previously detained by an NCB team, who had conducted a 2-hour raid at his residence.

09:38 (IST), Sep 04

Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda detained by NCB after a two-hour search at his Mumbai residence

08:59 (IST), Sep 04

Chakraborty family is reportedly cooperating with the NCB officials

The NCB reached Rhea Chakraborty's residence early morning today and a search is currently going on at Rhea's Mumbai home. According to Times Now, sources suggest that all the family members are present and cooperating with the officials. A parallel search is being conducted at Samuel Miranda's residence.

08:25 (IST), Sep 04

Officers of Mumbai Police reach the residence of Rhea Chakraborty.

07:52 (IST), Sep 04

House search being conducted at Showik Chakraborty's and Samuel Miranda's residences as provided under NDPS Act: Narcotics Control Bureau