CBI takes up Sushant Singh Rajput's death case investigation | UPDATES

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. Disha was the manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Disha's father in his letter has also alleged that news about his daughter's involvement with any politician or attending parties with big names of the film fraternity, rape and murder are "all the stories cooked by these media" and requested the police to "take reasonable action" against the concerned journalists.

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."

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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.

A day after former Maharashtra Chief Minister and presently BJP Rajya Sabha member Narayan Rane alleged that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager Disha Salian were murdered, Mumbai Police is looking for more information on the late star manager.

On Wednesday, Malad's Malvani Police Station issued a press note seeking more information and evidence on Sushant's late former manager Disha.

The press note issued in Marathi, reads: "In relation to Disha Salian's death, the Malvani Police Station has registered a case of unnatural death. Malvani police is investigating all possible angles related to this death. Regarding this, a lot of news/information is being published on social media, newspapers and TV channels. If anyone has any information or evidence relating to this and wishes to share it with us, can do so with the following officers."

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking direction for a CBI probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput's former manager Disha Salian, along with that of the Bollywood actor, claiming "both are inter-linked".

The plea, filed by advocate Vineet Dhanda, has sought direction to Mumbai Police to place on record the detailed investigation report in the case of Salian, after it was reported that her case file is missing or has been deleted.

Dhanda urged the top court if after perusing the report, the court finds it unsatisfactory, then the matter may be referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation for further investigation.

Salian died on June 8 after falling off the 14th floor of a residential building (Regent Galaxy) in Mumbai's Malad West. "A week later, on the morning of June 14, Sushant Singh Rajput allegedly died by suicide which creates suspicion," said the plea.

The legal team of actress Rhea Chakraborty has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Supreme Court hearing in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, stating that her petition will be heard in the apex court next week. "The Petition in the SC will be heard in the next week. All concerned have to file their replies in the meantime. The State of Maharashtra is directed to place all the investigation steps taken in the case before the SC. We are satisfied with the outcome of the hearing," shared the actress's advocate Satish Maneshinde.

"In view of the pendency of the proceedings in SC, Rhea or any one on her behalf (will) refrain from making any comments in the case," Maneshinde added.

The DGP said that IPS Vinay Tiwari will have to stay in quarantine for 14 days as the BMC has refused his request to leave them. He raised his doubt and said that even after showing after conducting the corona test they might show it positive. Whether or not Bihar Police will continue the investigation now, the DGP said, "How can we investigate when our officer is in quarantine, 4 people who had gone earlier are doing their duty while hiding."

It is not possible to question Rhea as she is absconding. She is not coming out in front. People are saying she is in contact with the Mumbai police but I don't know. According to the instructions of the Supreme Court, whatever we have done so far, we will tell you everything. We did not get much time but still showed that there is something fishy in the matter.

(Nitish Chandra)

After the central government approved Bihar government's recommendation for the CBI probe, Sushant's ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande tweeted, "The moment we've waited for has finally arrived."

After the Central Government has issued a notification for the CBI investigation, the Mumbai unit of the CBI will start an investigation by registering an FIR in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Currently, only after the notification is issued, further information will come from the CBI.

(Abhay Parashar)

According to a tweet posted by PTI, the SC has said that whatever may be the present course of the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the truth should ultimately win.

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Supreme Court order grants no stay on the investigation. Centre through SG Tushar Mehta submits that as per instructions to him, the notification for CBI probe in the matter will be released by the end of the day.

Both Mumbai Police and CBI will investigate the case.

(Gonika Arora)

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Rhea's lawyer Satish Maneshinde: The Petition in the SC will be heard in the next week. All concerned have to file their replies in the meantime. State of Maharashtra is directed to place all the investigation steps taken in the case before the SC. We are satisfied with the outcome of the hearing. In view of the pendency of the proceedings in SC Rhea or anyone on her behalf refrain from making any comments in the case.

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Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Shyam Divan said that the whole incident happened in Mumbai. Immediately after Sushant's death, Mumbai Police started the investigation and questioned about 56 people, so the responsibility of investigation is with Mumbai Police. 

Taking to Twitter, Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti wrote, "CBI it is!!! #JusticeForSushant #CBIEnquiryForSSR #CBIenquiry."

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According to the latest report in Mid-Day, Mumbai's senior police officers have written to the state's Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) asking for an analysis of Disha Salian's viscera. 

Dino wrote on his official Twitter handle, "There was never any such gathering at my residence, pls get your facts right before making these allegations. DO NOT drag my name into this as I have no connection whatsoever with this."

As per report in Mid-Day, a forensic surgeon, on the condition of anonymity, has reportedly shared that that the surgeons who had done autopsy on Sushant's may not have collected the crucial finger swabs and nail clippings.

A senior Mumbai police official has claimed that the IPS brother-in-law of Sushant Singh Rajput had asked him to call the actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty to the police station and pressurise her. Deputy Commissioner of Police Paramjit Singh Dahiya told a TV channel that O P Singh, brother-in-law of Rajput and senior IPS officer of Haryana police, had made the request in February this year.

Rajput, 34, was found hanging at his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14. "Singh asked me to call Rhea Chakraborty to the police station informally and pressurise her," said Dahiya, who was the zonal police head of Bandra region till April 1.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear today a plea filed by actress Rhea Chakraborty who has sought transfer of an FIR, lodged against her in connection with the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, from Patna to Mumbai. The hearing before a bench headed by Justice Hrisheksh Roy would be keenly watched as Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday recommended CBI probe to the centre in the sensational case at the request of Rajput’s father, Krishna Kishore Singh.

Taking to Twitter, Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti who has been quite vocal about her view demanded justice and wrote, "#JusticeForSushant."