CBI registers case, takes over probe in Sushant death case; Rhea to appear before ED tomorrow | UPDATES

Rhea Chakraborty has been named as an accused in the FIR filed by the CBI in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. A day after the Centre asked the agency to probe the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday registered a case against six persons, including Rhea Chakraborty and her family members, on the basis of the FIR filed by Bihar Police on his family's complaint.

The CBI has named Rhea, her father Indrajit Chakraborty, mother Sandhya Chakraborty, brother Showik Chkaraborty, Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda, Shruti Modi and unknown others. They have been charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including abetment of suicide, criminal conspiracy, wrongful restraint/confinement, theft, criminal breach of trust, cheating and other offences.

CBI’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Manoj Shashidhar (IPS- Gujarat Cadre) to investigate the SST suicide case. Mrs Gagandeep Gambhir ( IPS) is also part of the investigation team.

CBI is registering FIR in the Sushant Singh Rajput case. The CBI team is in touch with the Bihar Police. The CBI will register the FIR of Bihar Police and will proceed with the investigation of the case.  A CBI spokesperson said, "After getting the notification from the Central government, CBI is in the process of registration of the case." He said the agency is in touch with the Bihar Police. The development comes a day after the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued a notification, paving the way for the central investigative agency to register a case.

(Reported by Abhay Parashar)

A day after Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager Samuel Miranda was interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate, he was called in for a second round of questioning. On Thursday, Samuel was spotted at the ED office in Mumbai and refrained from speaking to reporters present at the spot. "Mumbai: Rhea Chakraborty's associate Samuel Miranda reaches Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in connection with #SushantSinghRajput death case. He was questioned by ED yesterday too," an ANI tweet read. 

As reported earlier, the ED's aim to probe Samuel is to understand Sushant's daily expenditure and probe if there were any financial irregularities. As per reports, Samuel seems to be the third person to be interrogated by the ED after Rhea's CA and Sushant's CA. On Friday, Rhea Chakraborty is expected to appear before the ED. The actress is currently at an undisclosed location. 

As per the Income Tax Return (ITR) records, Rhea Chakraborty's net worth rose in the last few years from Rs 10 lakh to 12 lakh and then Rs 14 lakh in the last few years.  Despite a meager net worth, Rhea bought two properties in Mumbai. One property is in the name of Rhea and the other is in her family member's name. It is still not clear who paid for Rhea’s property. ED has now asked for the property papers. They are expected to receive the papers today. Two companies of Sushant Singh Rajput have been examined so far. Another company based in Delhi is yet to be examined.

Four officers of Bihar police team, who returned to Patna from Mumbai today, reach IG Central Office to report in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case.

If sources are to be believed, the senior officer of CBI is deciding on who will be the IO of the case and by evening, CBI will register the FIR filed in Bihar in this case and update it. After the FIR, the process of investigation in this case will begin again in Mumbai. The CBI has got the green signal from the Center yesterday to investigate this case. Soon after completing the paperwork and filing an FIR, further proceedings will begin.

Rhea and Sushant did not have a telephonic conversation with each other after June 8. The call details recovered show that the actor did not call his girlfriend since he was blocked. He did call his sisters on June 8 but the actor did not call anyone after that day. 

Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda reaches ED office.

Four officers of Bihar Police including the Investigating Officer, who were in Mumbai to probe Sushant Singh Rajput death case, return to the state. Patna (Central) Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinay Tiwari continues to be quarantined in Mumbai.

Taking to Instagram, Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina and mother Pinkie shared posts for the late actor. 

Disha's two professional projects could not work out due to which she had a loss of about 40 lakh rupees. The major financial loss that was caused by the failure of both these projects and the lack of work made her upset and depressed. Close friends of Disha present at Malvani house on the day of the incident also confirmed that she was quite disturbed. But now the police have also sought help from people about any other information. The sources also informed that after the complaint of Disha's family, they have started tracking down those who spread lies on social media about her.

(Dinesh)

Vinay Tiwari Patna SP told IndiaTV, "My quarantine has not been terminated.  No information has been given from BMC. This is illegal detention. We are in talks with the government and senior officers and can also move to the court against it. Yesterday the Supreme Court expressed displeasure but despite this no one contacted me."

(Nitish)

After Mumbai lawyer Ashish's complaint, the National Human Rights Commission intervened and registered a suo moto case. 

Bihar police team of 4 officials will return to Patna today. After returning to Patna, they will submit the investigation report to SSP. All the officers in the team will also meet IG Sanjay Singh of Patna Range.

IPS #VinayTiwari has still not be exempted from quarantine, it is like house arrest. We 'll decide what action to take after consultation with the advocate general. Going to the court is also an option, says #Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey.

Mumbai police's move of quarantining Bihar Police officer is unprofessional. Even, Supreme Court has given its observation in the matter. Still, there is no positive response from them (Mumbai police). Tiwari has still not been freed: DGP Bihar on #SushantSinghRajput death case

Vinay Tiwari has still not be exempted from quarantine, it is like house arrest. Tomorrow, we will decide what action to take after consultation with the advocate general. Going to the court is also an option, says Bihar DGP Gupteshwar Pandey

BMC Addl Municipal Commissioner wrote to IGP Patna (Central) on Aug 4 over quarantine of Bihar IPS Officer, in Mumbai. Letter reads 'He can conduct proceedings with Maharashtra Govt's concerned officials on digital platforms like Zoom/Google Meet/Jio Meet or other such platforms'

BMC commissioner of Mumbai gives clarification on imposing a quarantine on Bihar IPS officer Vinay Tiwari. He said, "I respectfully submit that we are just following Government of India’s guidelines on quarantining domestic flyers for 14 days. We are nowhere preventing the officer from performing his duties but only politely advised them to use IT platforms for meetings in COVID pandemic times, as all of us are doing it regularly every day for the last 4 months while performing our duties."

Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "स्व० सुशांत सिंह राजपूत के पिता द्वारा पटना में दर्ज कराए गए मामले की सी०बी०आई० जांच कराने हेतु राज्य सरकार की अनुशंसा को केंद्र ने स्वीकार कर लिया है। इसके लिए केंद्र सरकार को धन्यवाद। आशा है कि अब बेहतर जांच हो सकेगी और न्याय मिल सकेगा।" This translates to, "The Central Government has accepted the recommendation of the State Government to conduct a CBI inquiry into the case filed in Patna by the father of late Sushant Singh Rajput. Thanks to the central government for this. It is hoped that now a better investigation and justice will take place."

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Samuel Miranda, the house manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, for questioning, officials said on Wednesday. A senior ED official said that Miranda is being questioned at the agency's Mumbai office. Miranda is the third person to be questioned by the financial probe agency in connection with the Bollywood actor's alleged suicide.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty on Friday for questioning in connection with a money-laundering probe related to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's case, officials said on Wednesday. A senior ED official told IANS: "The agency has asked her to present herself at our Mumbai office to get her statement recorded in the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case."

Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian has written a letter to Mumbai Police on Wednesday alleging harassment and atrocity by the media on his family. The letter addressed to ACP Dilip Yadav, Malwani Division, has the subject line as: "Mental harassment and consequent victimization of my family and deceased daughter Disha Salian by journalists and media people". 

The letter reads: "Sir, I am writing this to you as my family has been continuously harassed by journalists and media people in relation to the death of my daughter Disha Salian. In light of the above unfortunate incident and circumstances, I had already submitted a written complaint in Malvani Police Station & ACP's office vide letter dated: 13/07/2020 against derogatory posts and forwards being shared by the listed people in the said letter, leading to defamation of my deceased daughter and my family."

"In addition to the said letter, I would like to bring to your attention, the atrocities of journalists and media people on my family. The media people come unannounced at my house hiding their original brand in the name of interviews regarding the death of my daughter. They are providing the media with misleading news which are not only creating hindrance to the actual inquiry being conducted, but it's also taking a toll on my family."

"We are being harassed by these people by repeatedly questioning our faith in Mumbai Police and their way of inquiries are conducted. We have already given our statement to the police that we do not suspect anyone of foul play. News about her involvement with any politician or attending parties with big names of film fraternity, rape, murder are all the stories cooked by these media people just to sell it to channels. These stories hold no truth. These are misleading the people and tarnishing my daughter's reputation and my family's reputation. These fake news are taking a huge toll on my family's health and we are being victimized by the media. We are completely satisfied with the investigations being conducted by Mumbai Police and have faith in them."

"Through this letter. I would request you to take reasonable action against the concerned journalists, influencers, politicians and media for their insensitive act towards us."

The centre has forwarded the reference to the CBI which has decided to start the probe on its basis, officials said. According to the procedure, the CBI has the freedom to return the reference in case there are legal issues involved and may seek further clarification but sources in the know said the case will be taken up for investigation.

Shweta took to her verified Facebook account on Wednesday evening to express her mind. She posted photographs of PM Modi performing the Bhumi Puja ceremony and wrote: "This definitely Cannot be a co-incidence. As the mantras were chanted...Steps towards Justice were taken! I love you God... I know ur with us. We are one step closer to finding the truth Bhai....#justiceforsushantsinghrajput #cbienquiryforsushant #faith @sushantsinghrajput."