The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting that late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was “illegally confined, threatened, or abetted to commit suicide” by Rhea
Chakraborty or anyone else. The agency’s closure report also found no proof that Rhea embezzled Sushant’s money or possessions. According to officials familiar with the report, the CBI even noted that Sushant referred to Rhea as “family.”
The report, accessed by Hindustan Times, stated, “None of the accused persons had lived or stayed with him between June 8, 2020, and June 14, 2020—the day he was found hanging in his Bandra flat.” It added that while Sushant spoke to Showik Chakraborty over WhatsApp on June 10, there was no contact with Rhea during that period. His sister Meetu Singh stayed with him from June 8 to June 12, days before his death.
Family Calls Report ‘An Eyewash’
Reacting strongly, Sushant’s family called the CBI’s findings incomplete and misleading. Their lawyer, Advocate 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. We will file a protest petition against this closure report, which is based on a shoddy investigation.”
The agency’s report dismisses claims of wrongful confinement, coercion, and embezzlement. It also notes that when Rhea and her brother left Sushant’s home on June 8, they only took personal belongings—an Apple laptop and watch gifted by Sushant. “No evidence has emerged of any property dishonestly taken out of Sushant’s possession,” the report states.
Legal Battle To Continue In Court
The CBI’s investigation spanned over four years, following two cases — one filed by Sushant’s father, K.K. Singh, alleging abetment and financial exploitation, and another by Rhea against Sushant’s sisters in Mumbai. The agency found that Sushant’s finances were managed by his chartered accountant and lawyer, who maintained full oversight. It also concluded that expenses related to Rhea, including their 2019 Europe trip, were legitimate and voluntary.
Calling the report “flimsy,” Varun Singh argued, “Simply saying Sushant’s account has not been used to take out funds is not enough. CBI should have provided the bank statement to back its claim.”
The case, which triggered nationwide outrage and political debates in Bihar and Mumbai, will be heard next on December 20, when a Patna court reviews the closure report. Sushant’s family remains determined to seek what they believe is long-overdue justice.
