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Sushant Singh Rajput case: SC to pronounce judgment tomorrow in Rhea’s plea to transfer Patna FIR to Mumbai

Several Bollywood celebrities have joined in Sushant Singh Rajput's family's appeal for a CBI enquiry into his death.

Written by Priyanka Sharma
Mumbai | Updated: August 18, 2020 07:53 PM IST
sushant singh rajput suicide probe, sushant singh rajput suicide, sushant singh rajput cbi case, mumbai city news, mumbai bmc quarantineThe CBI team, which includes forensic experts, landed at Mumbai airport around 7.30 pm, an official said, adding it will visit the actor’s Bandra residence, where he was found dead.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s family has continued to campaign for a CBI probe, even as the Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on Rhea Chakraborty’s plea seeking transferring of the case registered in connection with his death in Patna to Mumbai.

Sushant’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, posted a video on Instagram last week, appealing people to help the family ‘find the truth.’

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“It’s time we find the truth and get justice. Please help our family and the whole world to know what the truth is and find closure, otherwise we will never be able to live a peaceful life!!#CBIForSSR Raise your voice and demand #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput #WarriorsForSSR @sushantsinghrajput” she wrote alongside the video.

The appeal has been supported by Sushant Singh Rajput’s friends and colleagues from Bollywood, including Kriti Sanon, Ankita Lokhande, Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra and Sanjana Sanghi, among others.

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 FIR filed by Patna police 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).

Rhea 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.

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19:51 (IST)18 Aug 2020
SC to pronounce judgment tomorrow on Rhea's plea to transfer Patna FIR to Mumbai
19:41 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Rhea Chakraborty's silence shouldn't be mistaken for weakness: Lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty, through her lawyer Satish Manishende, requested media to not speculate theories. The lawyer said her silence to such claims shouldn't mistaken for weakness.

"The Investigation Report of the Police is lying with the Supreme Court in a Sealed Cover. Even if Rhea is to be investigated by a third agency , she will face it. Thankfully in this Electronic Age nothing can be concocted or manufactured. Media is requested not to speculate its own theories and make unsubstantiated claims. She has remained silent to such allegations. Her silence should not be mistaken for a weakness. Truth will remain the same."

19:18 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Nothing incriminating found against Rhea till today: Lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty, through her laywer, said that the Mumbai police and the Enforcement Directorate have all the evidence with them and they are yet to find anything that would implicate her in the case of Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

"The Mumbai Police , and ED have collected all Electronic, Forensic and Medical including DNA evidence in the case. Bank Statements, Income Tax Returns , CCTV , CDR and Electronic Data are with both agencies. Till today nothing incriminating has been found against her"

15:46 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Rhea wasn't comfortable leaving Sushant: Her lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty, through her lawyer, said that while she wanted to leave Sushant's house after attending her session with therapist, Susan Walker, the late star insisted she moved out before his sister arrived.

"Rhea had been suffering from her own anxiety issues and often endured panic attacks. Sushant’s conduct also aggravated these conditions. Even though Rhea was desirous of seeing her family, she was not at all comfortable with leaving Sushant. The very same day, 8th June 2020, Rhea had arranged to have a therapy session of her own with Dr Susan Walker and requested Sushant if she could leave after the session."

"However, Sushant told her to leave immediately before his sister Meethu arrived. Thus Rhea reluctantly left and informed Sushant to let her or her brother know about anything he required or in case he needed to talk," Rhea in a statement through her laywer said.

15:12 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Rhea never met Aditya Thackeray, no objection to CBI probe: Her lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty in a statement through her lawyer Satish Maneshinde Tuesday said that she has no objection if the CBI probes Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and denied any connection with Aaditya Thackeray. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray who has been reportedly linked to Sushant’s death had earlier said he had nothing to do with the case.

“Rhea does not know and has never met Aaditya Thackeray till today. Neither has she ever spoken to him telephonically or otherwise. Though she has heard of him as a leader of the Shiv Sena,” Rhea in a statement through her lawyer said.

14:57 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Sushant asked Rhea to leave house on June 8 as his sister was visitng him: Her lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, Satish Manishende, has revealed that Sushant Singh Rajput wanted to leave Mumbai and requested his family to come over to meet him but they agreed to see him only after days of requests and "crying on phone."


"Sushant had been calling his family, informing them of his decision to move out of Mumbai and requesting them to come meet him. After several days of Sushant calling and crying over the phone, his sister Meethu agreed to come live with him on 8th of June 2020. Due to this development, Sushant requested Rhea to live with her parents for the time being."

13:58 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Sushant's sister behaved inappropriately with Rhea: Her lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, Satish Manishende, has revealed that her relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput's family soured after an alleged incident involving Rhea and Sushant's sister, Priyanka. The lawyer claimed that Priyanka behaved inappropriately with Rhea around April 2019.

"Rhea was extremely shocked and demanded that she leave the room immediately. Subsequently, Rhea herself left the house. Thereafter, Rhea informed Sushant as to what had transpired and Sushant got into an argument with his sister regarding the same. That due to the aforesaid incident, the relationship between Sushant’s family and Rhea had been strained since inception."

The lawyer further said that this is why Sushant's family didn't allow Rhea to attend his funeral. "Even after his death when a list of 20 people was made to attend the Funeral, Rheas name was not included in the list and hence excluded from attending the funeral."

13:33 (IST)18 Aug 2020
This is more politics than truth: Rhea's lawyer

Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, Satish Maneshinde, says Sushant Singh Rajput case has become more about politics than finding truth. "The comments made at the last hearing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court on the 11th of August 2020, make it evident that this has become more about politics than the truth. Unwanted and irrelevant submissions are being made. The number of Politicians taking advantage of this case on the eve of elections in Bihar is evident."

12:55 (IST)18 Aug 2020
ED records statement of Sushant Singh Rajput's father
11:52 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Sushant was a deep soul with strong sense of self: Vardhan Puri
 
 
 
 
 
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SSR... What do I say about Sushant bhai... ? ? I have been dealing with the grief of his death for very long and therefore wasn’t able to pen down my thoughts effectively as I was numb. Blank. Heartbroken. But I guess now is the time to speak. So here goes... I have had the good fortune of working with Sushant Singh Rajput in the capacity of an assistant director on a film very close to my heart called ‘Shuddh Desi Romance.’?? experiences with him. So many. Firstly, my observations of him - he was always the most dedicated, most hardworking and the most positive person in the room. A deep soul with a strong sense of self. Supremely sure of himself. He believed in his ‘Shiv Shambho’ so deeply, at a highly spiritual level and he encouraged me to do so as well. He was not only in love with acting but was also in madly in love with his family, his gazillion dreams (which he often wrote), his astrology, his astronomy, his telescope, nature, the villagers of India, mutton biryani, any kind of Indian sweets and countless other things which I might not be aware of. But at the apex of the walls of his everbeating heart was his mother. That’s him. Sometimes I used to look at him and wonder, “will he really achieve all these dreams in this limited time we human beings get on earth?” And I used to be astonished when I said to myself, “most definitely. With this kind of vigour, enthusiasm and dedication I dont think anything can stop him. He will.” I vividly remember each word of advice you gave me Sushant bhai. I remember that hyper active nature of yours which always helped people excel around you and I will never forget that warm suffocating hug you gave me when the film was a success. I wish I had more time with you and I hope and pray that this strange and heartbreaking mystery is solved. I’m sure you are making a crazy cinematic masterpiece in heaven already, which you are not only acting in, but also writing, directing, producing Sending you love and energy. God is with you. ?? India is with you. All we seek now is your blessings and your wisdom. The truth shall prevail. - Your assistant director forever and ever - Vardhan Puri????

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11:17 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Millions praying for truth, justice can't be denied: Sushant's sister
11:16 (IST)18 Aug 2020
Requests for early decision by SC: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister
17:37 (IST)17 Aug 2020
Request channels to not divulge information incriminating against culprits: Sushant's family lawyer
16:31 (IST)17 Aug 2020
Depti Naval shares video of 'Justice for Sushant Singh Rajput' hoarding in US
 
 
 
 
 
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Justice for Sushant Singh Rajput! ?

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15:59 (IST)17 Aug 2020
Isha Kopikar joins 'Justice for Sushant Singh Rajput' appeal
14:24 (IST)17 Aug 2020
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11:34 (IST)17 Aug 2020
Miracle man, awe-inspiring: Ankita Lokhande remembers Sushant Singh Rajput
11:01 (IST)17 Aug 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput's family holds puja at home in his memory
10:34 (IST)17 Aug 2020
Sushant's sister thanks fans for joining global prayer for him

The California State Assembly recently recognised Sushant Singh Rajput for his efforts to promote India's rich culture and heritage and his immense contributions to Indian cinema.

Talking about the recognition for her brother Sushant, Shweta Singh Kirti told PTI, "It's a great privilege for me to accept this honour from California State Assembly, on behalf of my brother, in remembrance and appreciation of his philanthropic work and contributions to Indian cinema. I thank the Assembly members and the Indian-American community for their continuous support in these hours of crisis."

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