Sushant Singh Rajput's family opposes CBI closure report: 'Based on a shoddy investigation...'

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation has released a closure report on Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case. In the report, the probe agency has given a clean chit to Sushant’s girlfriend and actor Rhea Chakraborty in his death case, stating that there was no evidence to suggest that she 'illegally confined, threatened, or abetted' the suicide. However, Rajput's family was unconvinced by the central agency's report, slammed it for ‘shoddy investigation’. 

Sushant’s family has reportedly challenged the closure report, calling it an incomplete document. Their lawyer Varun Singh said, “This is nothing but an eyewash. If CBI really wanted to come out with the truth, it would have submitted all the supporting case documents including chats, technical records, statements of witnesses, medical records, etc in the court along with the final (closure) report, which they have not done. We will file a protest petition against this closure report, which is based on a shoddy investigation,” he said, according to HT.

CBI's closure report on Sushant Singh Rajput's death case

Meanwhile, in the closure report, CBI reportedly mentioned that Rhea and Showik left Rajput's Bandra flat on June 8, and did not visit the house thereafter, clarifying that "none of the accused persons stayed or lived with him between June 8, 2020 and June 14, 2020". In fact, Sushant's sister, Meetu Singh, had stayed with him in his flat from June 8 to June 12. The report also said Rhea took away her Apple laptop and Apple wristwatch, which were gifted to her by Sushant. Other than this, the CBI said, no evidence suggested any property being taken out of Sushant's possession dishonestly or without his knowledge by Rhea or any other accused person, according to reports. 

The closure report also mentioned that Sushant's finances were completely managed by his chartered accountant and lawyer, as opposed to Sushant's father's charges. Sushant's manager made the bookings for his trip with Rhea to Europe in October 2019, while CBI noted that, having considered Rhea a part of his family, the expenses on her cannot be brought under the scope of section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

 “The only allegation that has been levelled by the family of Sushant is that he told them that Rhea threatened to make his medical records public, in case he doesn’t toe her line. However, this evidence is in the realm of hearsay," added the CBI. As per the report, a Patna court will next hear the closure report matter on December 20.

Sushant Singh Rajput's death

Meanwhile, Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging in his flat in Bandra on June 14, 2020. Sushant's father had accused Rhea and her family of compelling the actor to commit suicide and embezzling his funds.