Suspect Singh Rajput was found dead on June 14.
Patna:
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recommended a CBI investigation into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput today, shortly after the actor’s father insisted in a phone call. “Since the family gave their consent, we recommend a CBI investigation into the FIR which has been filed in Bihar,” Nitish Kumar told GalacticGaming. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray previously ruled out a CBI investigation alongside the Mumbai Police investigation into the actor’s June 14 death.
Here are the top 10 updates on the Sushant Singh Rajput case:
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Actor’s father KK Singh was the latest to voice demand for a CBI investigation, a day after accusing Mumbai police of not reacting when he spoke of a threat to life of her son months ago.
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In a video shared by ANI news agency yesterday, KK Singh said: “On February 25, I informed the Bandra police that my son’s life was in danger. He died on June 14 and I told them. asked to act against the people in my complaint. No action was taken even 40 days later. So I filed an FIR in Patna and the Patna police intervened. “
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Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, a rising star of Hindi films, was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on June 14. Mumbai Police said it was suicide and investigated allegations the actor suffered from depression and felt left out due to bitter rivalries in the film industry.
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Bihar police have launched a parallel investigation after the actor’s family filed a complaint against his friend Rhea Chakraborty, accusing him of transferring money from his account and mentally harassing him. The complaint alleged that Rs 15 crore was missing from Sushant Singh’s account. Mumbai Police say they have found no evidence of Rhea Chakraborty’s financial wrongdoing.
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The turf war between Patna and Mumbai police escalated after a Bihar officer who arrived in Mumbai on Sunday was forced to quarantine.
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On Monday, Mumbai Police said the actor was on treatment for bipolar disorder and taking medication. The Mumbai Police Chief also confirmed that in his final days, Sushant Singh Google searched for “painless death” and Disha Salian – his former director who died after a fall from a skyscraper on the 8th. June. Hours before he was found dead, the actor also Googled his name.
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The case took a political turn in Bihar, with the opposition and ruling allies both demanding a CBI investigation and Nitish Kumar facing criticism for failing to take proactive steps sooner.
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Chirag Paswan, whose Lok Janshakti party is Nitish Kumar’s ally in Bihar’s ruling coalition, also met with the chief minister in the morning. Mr Paswan criticized what he called Nitish Kumar’s inaction in the case involving a “brilliant and talented son of Bihar” like Sushant Singh Rajput. He had even previously spoken to Uddhav Thackeray and wondered why Nitish Kumar could not contact his Maharashtra counterpart about the investigations.
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In the Bihar assembly yesterday, a BJP deputy Neeraj Bablu – Sushant Singh’s cousin – demanded an investigation from the CBI alleging his death was “murder”. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav supported him.
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Nutan Singh, wife of Neeraj Bablu, is a member of Chirag Paswan’s party. Sources said she had urged the chief minister to request a CBI investigation before the Supreme Court hears Rhea Chakraborty’s petition tomorrow to transfer the case from Bihar to Mumbai.
