Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: NCB set to quiz 20 people on supply of drugs | UPDATES

A petition filed in the Bombay High Court has sought a direction to news channels and others to "postpone" the "media trial" in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide, saying it could hamper the probe.

The plea, filed on Wednesday, is yet to be taken up for hearing by the high court. Petitioners Nilesh Navlakha and two others demanded directions to news channels to limit their coverage of the case and the probe.

The ongoing sensational reportage on the issue might hamper the probe being conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), it said.

The Odisha Police said on Thursday that it would cooperate with the agencies probing the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput if its help is sought regarding purported messages that suggested the availability of weed in Bhubaneswar. Director-General of Police Abhay said there is no clarity on the issue and he came to know about it from discussions on social media and the press.

The entire drugs issue came to fore on Wednesday. If the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) or any other agencies seek any help from the Odisha Police, we will definitely cooperate in the investigation, he told reporters.

It is a particular case and another agency (NCB) is currently investigating it. Commenting on it would not be appropriate, he added

Indrajit Chakraborty exited Axis Bank along with ED officers. The interrogation lasted inside the bank for five hours. Transaction details were investigated inside the bank and lockers were checked. Inderjit Chakraborty was spotted with a bag in his hand as he exited the bank.

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A hashtag pertaining to claustrophobia has been trending all through Thursday on Twitter after actress Rhea Chakraborty claimed that her late boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, was claustrophobic. The hashtag #claustrophobia became a buzzword on the microblogging site soon after Rhea, in an interview, mentioned that Sushant suffered from the problem. She said the late actor had a bout of claustrophobia during their flight to Europe last year and took Modafinil in a bid to overcome the fear.

According to senior NCB sources related to the probe, the agency has prepared the list of 20 suspects over supply of drugs in the case including Gaurav Arya, Suved Lohia, Kwan Entertaiment partner Jaya Saha, ex-Big Boss contestant Ejaz Khan, Farookh Batata, and Bakul Chandani, among others.

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Sushant's sister Meetu denies 'claustrophobic' claims. Shares video and writes, "Is this #claustrophobia? my bhaj always wanted to fly and you did it and we all are proud of you . #justiceforSushanthSinghRajput."

Mallika Singh, niece of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has reacted to reports claiming his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty had allegedly administered drugs to him. Mallika has questioned why her Gulshan Mama was made to suffer like this.

"I can't even begin to imagine what it would feel like to be drugged without your knowledge, be told you are crazy when it takes effect, and keep you in that loop for months. It would take a lot cruelty to continuously play with someone like that. His absence, what was done to him, hangs in the air around me ever since. It has been difficult to breathe. He was the kind you couldn't help but love. Why make him suffer like this? For what? What was more precious than his smile, his life? I just completely fail to understand," Mallika wrote in her verified Instagram account story on Thursday.

Shweta Singh Kirti, sister of Sushant Singh Rajput, has shared an Instagram video of a billboard put up in Hollywood for the late Bollywood actor. The billboard features Sushant's picture, captioned: "The world has its eyes on the case." "A Billboard in Hollywood put up for Bhai. Thanks and so grateful for all the support #JusticeforSushant," she wrote on Instagram, along with the video.

Mumbai Police escorts #RheaChakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty from their residence. Earlier today, he was summoned by Enforcement Directorate.

Mumbai police reaches Rhea Chakraborty's house to give protection 

Sharing a video of the late actor, Ankita wrote, "Dream Is this #claustrophobia ? u always wanted to fly and u did it ."

Sharing the video, Rhea Chakraborty wrote alongside, "Ram is my buildings watchman for the last 10 years , He is hurt , he was hit by #media
Media people have entered my building compound and hurt the security guards and my father .Is this not a crime ? Who is responsible for this ?
Is there any law at all ? Are we barbarians? #justiceforram Will the concerned authorities kindly take notice , there are children and elders living in this building too . Or is this the system we live in ?"

Sharing a video clip, Rhea wrote, "This is inside my building compound , The man in this video is my father Indrajit chakraborty ( retd . army officer )
We have been trying to get out of our house to cooperate with ED , CBI and various investigation authorities to cooperate . There is a threat to my life and my family’s life .We have informed the local police station and even gone there , no help provided . We have informed the investigation authorities to help us get to them , no help arrived . How is this family going to live ? We are only asking for assistance , to cooperate with the various agencies that have asked us . I request @mumbaipolice to please provide protection so that we can cooperate with these investigation agencies . #safetyformyfamily In covid times , these basic law and order restrictions need to be provided . Thankyou."

ED clones Rhea Chakraborty's mobile phone after which the agency have found proof of her chat details with Samuel Miranda.

Goa Police begins investigation to check Gaurav Arya's links with small time actor Kapil Jhaveri. Gaurav is one of the people who were in contact with Rhe Chakraborty in connection to buying and selling drugs.

Kapil Jhaveri was arrested on August 16, by Goa Crime Branch for organising a rave party where 23 people, including 3 foreign nationals were arrested.

Kapil Jhaveri is currently out on bail and drugs worth 9 lakhs were recovered.

Goa Police is looking into the angle if Gaurav Arya had supplied these drugs for the rave party.

Goa Police is checking if Gaurav Arya was known to Kapil Jhaveri and even if he participated at the said party.

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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) team from Mumbai has been asked to start "analysing the network" of the drug ring in the city in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Moreover, it has also been asked to look into the overall Bollywood drug network as well. "Meanwhile, a team has been formed and left from Delhi for investigation in the drugs-related matter in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case," Rakesh Asthana, Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) told ANI on Thursday.

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Actor's guard reaches DRDO guesthouse

If the CBI takes her (Rhea Chakraborty) into custody without any hard evidence and she gets bail, then the entire exercise would be counter-productive: Vikas Singh, Lawyer of Sushant Singh Rajput's father

Rhea Chakraborty's father Indrajit Chakraborty has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning.

NCB team from Mumbai has also been asked to start analysing the network of drug peddlers in Mumbai. It has also been asked to look into the Bollywood network: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

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Sushant Singh Rajput's flatmate Siddharth Pithani, cook Neeraj, and Rajat Mewati reach DRDO guest house for questioning.

Rhea Chakraborty's brother Showik reaches DRDO guest house for questioning where the CBI team is staying fort Sushant Singh Rajput's death investigation.

A team has been formed and has left from Delhi for investigation in the drugs-related matter in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case. Investigation has been put into motion: Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to ANI

Sushant Singh Rajput's father KK Singh has come forward and accused Rhea Chakraborty of killing his son. He has also demanded that she should be arrested.

Sushant Singh Rajput's cook Neeraj and flatmate Siddharth Pithani are two names who have been called daily for questioning. On Wednesday, the CBI grilled them for 11 hours. According to the latest reports, Pithani has confessed that Rhea Chakraborty destroyed eight hard drives before she left Sushant's house on June 8.

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Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti questions why the criminals are still not taken in custody. She shared points that have surfaced during the investigation in the last few days and wrote, "Why are we still waiting to take the criminals under custody??" She also wrote, "Why the people who have committed such a heinous crime...moving about Scot-free??? I need an answer!! They should be taken under custody immediately"

In another tweet, she shared a video of a billboard put up in Hollywood for Sushant. She wrote, "A Billboard in Hollywood put up for Bhai. Thanks and so grateful for all the support"

Sushant Singh Rajput's flat-mate Siddharth Pithani and cook Neeraj left the DRDO office after eleven hours of questioning by the CBI on Wednesday

In what spells more trouble for Rhea Chakraborty, girlfriend of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday registered an NDPS case against her and two others on the basis of an ED request to probe the drug angle in the death case. The move comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) wrote to the NCB to look into the drug angle in the case.

NCB chief Rakesh Asthana told IANS: "We have filed a case on the basis of the letter from the ED." Asthana said that the agency will soon conduct an inquiry and question the persons concerned.