<p>India's Central Bureau of Investigation has not found any evidence that would suggest that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was murdered. &nbsp;<br />
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According to reports, a team of the investigative agency is currently in Mumbai and the probe is underway. They are reportedly now looking at the angle of suicide and if abetment to suicide case can be established.<br />
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Over the past few weeks, several people have been summoned by CBI in relation to the case. The actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, his roommate Siddharth Pithani, house staff, former manager Shruti Modi, Samuel Miranda and others have been questioned by the CBI.<br />
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Meanwhile, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been grilling Goa-based hotelier Gaurav Arya in connection with the money-laundering probe in Sushant's death case. According to reports, Arya, the owner of Hotel Tamarind and Cafe Cotinga in Goa, once again appeared before the financial probe agency on Tuesday morning and is being questioned after his chats with Rhea related to drugs came into light. ED is reportedly also questioning Arya about his financial dealings with Rhea and her brother Showik. The ED is recording his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).<br />
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The CBI took over the case a few weeks back following Sushant's father's FIR accusing Rhea and her family members of abetment of suicide and money laundering.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-Vidya-Balan-My-heart-breaks-at-the-vilification-of-Rhea-Chakraborty-324687" hreflang="en">Also read- Vidya Balan: My heart breaks at the vilification of Rhea Chakraborty</a></h3>

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India's Central Bureau of Investigation has not found any evidence that would suggest that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was murdered. According to reports, a team of the investigative agency is currently in Mumbai and the probe is underway.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has not found any evidence that would suggest that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was murdered. According to reports, a team of the investigative agency is currently in Mumbai and the probe is underway. They are reportedly now looking at the angle of suicide and if abetment to suicide case can be established. Over the past few weeks, several people have been summoned by CBI in relation to the case. The actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, his roommate Siddharth Pithani, house staff, former manager Shruti Modi, Samuel Miranda and others have been questioned by the CBI. Meanwhile, The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been grilling Goa-based hotelier Gaurav Arya in connection with the money-laundering probe in Sushant's death case. According to reports, Arya, the owner of Hotel Tamarind and Cafe Cotinga in Goa, once again appeared before the financial probe agency on Tuesday morning and is being questioned after his chats with Rhea related to drugs came into light. ED is reportedly also questioning Arya about his financial dealings with Rhea and her brother Showik. The ED is recording his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The CBI took over the case a few weeks back following Sushant's father's FIR accusing Rhea and her family members of abetment of suicide and money laundering. Also read- Vidya Balan: My heart breaks at the vilification of Rhea Chakraborty

Sushant Singh Rajput case: CBI finds no evidence that suggests the actor was murdered

<p>The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.</p>

<p>The single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy also said that the Bihar Government was competent to recommend transferring the case to the CBI. Last month, Sushant's father had filed an FIR against actress Rhea Chakraborty and five others on charges of abetment of suicide. Subsequently, the Bihar government had appealed for CBI probe in the late actor's death case.<br />
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The apex court also asked Mumbai Police to hand over all the evidence collected so far in the case to the CBI. State of Maharashtra refused the option to challenge the order, Justice Roy said.<br />
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The apex court had, in its last hearing on August 11, reserved its judgment and asked all the parties to file their respective submissions in the case.<br />
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Senior lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for Rhea, had raised questions over the manner in which the Bihar Police registered an FIR in the case and argued that the matter has no connection with the FIR registered in Patna.<br />
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Claiming innocence in the case, Rhea had stated that her entire financial transactions are crystal clear and there is nothing incriminating against her and she is not involved in any way with respect to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.<br />
The CBI has registered an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty and others in connection with the actor`s death after the Centre accepted Bihar Government`s recommendation to transfer the probe in the matter from Patna.</p>

<p>Actress Ankita Lokhande and Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti welcomed the order with social media posts.</p>

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<p>Rhea had earlier filed a petition at the Supreme Court appealing that the case should be handled by the Mumbai police.<br />
Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14.</p>


The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. The single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy also said that the Bihar Government was competent to recommend transferring the case to the CBI.

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. The single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy also said that the Bihar Government was competent to recommend transferring the case to the CBI. Last month, Sushant's father had filed an FIR against actress Rhea Chakraborty and five others on charges of abetment of suicide. Subsequently, the Bihar government had appealed for CBI probe in the late actor's death case. The apex court also asked Mumbai Police to hand over all the evidence collected so far in the case to the CBI. State of Maharashtra refused the option to challenge the order, Justice Roy said. The apex court had, in its last hearing on August 11, reserved its judgment and asked all the parties to file their respective submissions in the case. Senior lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for Rhea, had raised questions over the manner in which the Bihar Police registered an FIR in the case and argued that the matter has no connection with the FIR registered in Patna. Claiming innocence in the case, Rhea had stated that her entire financial transactions are crystal clear and there is nothing incriminating against her and she is not involved in any way with respect to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. The CBI has registered an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty and others in connection with the actor`s death after the Centre accepted Bihar Government`s recommendation to transfer the probe in the matter from Patna. Actress Ankita Lokhande and Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti welcomed the order with social media posts. View this post on Instagram Justice is the truth in action 🙏🏻 Truth wins .... #1ststeptossrjustice A post shared by Ankita Lokhande (@lokhandeankita) on Aug 18, 2020 at 10:38pm PDT × There we go!! Finally!! CBI for SSR!! #CBITakesOver — shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 19, 2020 × Thank you God! You have answered our prayers!! But it is just the beginning... the first step towards the truth! Full faith on CBI!! #Victoryoffaith #GlobalPrayersForSSR #Wearefamily #CBITakesOver — shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 19, 2020 × Congratulations to my extended Family!! So happy... first step towards victory and unbiased investigation. #JusticeforSushantSingRajput #OurfullfaithonCBI — shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 19, 2020 × Rhea had earlier filed a petition at the Supreme Court appealing that the case should be handled by the Mumbai police. Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14.

Sushant Singh Rajput case: Supreme Court orders for a CBI probe

<p>In a relief to many of his fans, actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case has reportedly been handed to CBI on the recommendation of the Bihar Government.</p>

<p>The Centre Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for CBI investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.<br />
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A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy observed that truth behind the actor's death should come out.</p>

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<p>Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told the court that Bihar government's recommendation for CBI investigation in the case has been accepted.<br />
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The top court is hearing a plea by Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty who is seeking transfer of an FIR, accusing her of abetting suicide of Rajput, from Patna to Mumbai.</p>

<p>The initial report by the Mumbai police stated that Sushant died by suicide on June 14. He was reportedly suffering from depression. His fans and several of his friends and peers have alleged that Sushant was murdered and have been demanding a CBI probe on the matter.<br />
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The actor's father in later July filed an FIR in Patna against the actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty on charges of abetment of suicide and financial cheating. Meanwhile, Chakraborty had filed a petition at the Supreme Court appealing that Sushant's case is handled by Mumbai police.</p>

<p>The Mumbai police have so far interrogated nearly 50 people in relation to the case. This includes filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aditya Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt, film critic Rajeev Masand and Rhea Chakraborty.</p>

<p>Bihar Police too had begun a separate set of investigations on the basis of Susghant's father's FIR.</p>


In a relief to many of his fans, actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case has reportedly been handed to CBI on the recommendation of the Bihar Government. The Centre Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for CBI investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

In a relief to many of his fans, actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case has reportedly been handed to CBI on the recommendation of the Bihar Government. The Centre Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has accepted the Bihar government's recommendation for CBI investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. A bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy observed that truth behind the actor's death should come out. Centre informs SC Bihar government's recommendation for CBI probe into death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been accepted — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2020 × Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told the court that Bihar government's recommendation for CBI investigation in the case has been accepted. The top court is hearing a plea by Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty who is seeking transfer of an FIR, accusing her of abetting suicide of Rajput, from Patna to Mumbai. The initial report by the Mumbai police stated that Sushant died by suicide on June 14. He was reportedly suffering from depression. His fans and several of his friends and peers have alleged that Sushant was murdered and have been demanding a CBI probe on the matter. The actor's father in later July filed an FIR in Patna against the actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty on charges of abetment of suicide and financial cheating. Meanwhile, Chakraborty had filed a petition at the Supreme Court appealing that Sushant's case is handled by Mumbai police. The Mumbai police have so far interrogated nearly 50 people in relation to the case. This includes filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aditya Chopra, Mahesh Bhatt, film critic Rajeev Masand and Rhea Chakraborty. Bihar Police too had begun a separate set of investigations on the basis of Susghant's father's FIR.

Sushant Singh Rajput: Centre accepts Bihar government's appeal for CBI probe in actor's death case