Sushant Singh Rajput Family Contests CBI Closure Report, Slams It Calling 'Eyewash'

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) noted that there were no evidence to suggest that Sushant Singh Rajput was “illegally confined, threatened, or provocated/abetted to commit suicide” by his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty or to establish that she embezzled his funds or possessions. The actor, at 34, died by an alleged suicide and what followed next was an intense and prolonged trial. The ‘closure report’, as stated by a news portal, mentioned that Rajput called Rhea ‘family’.

Sushant Singh Rajput family reacts to closure report

Now, Sushant’s family has reportedly contested the closure report. Calling it an ‘eyewash’ and an incomplete document, the actor's family and legal team challenged the report. As per Hindustan Times, 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.”ALSO READ: Rhea Chakraborty Flaunts Passport After NCB Returns It Following Bombay HC Order: Ready For Chapter 2 The closure report quoted an officer saying, “Investigation revealed that Sushant had committed suicide. None of the accused persons had lived/stayed with him between June 8, 2020 and June 14, 2020 (the day he was found hanging in his Bandra flat). Rhea and her brother Showik left the house on June 8, and thereafter didn’t visit the house. Sushant had spoken to Showik on June 10 through WhatsApp at 1441 hours but had no conversations with Rhea between June 8 and June 14. Evidence had not come on record to show the meeting of Sushant with Rhea or any of her family members of being in touch by any other means. Shruti Modi had stopped visiting Sushant’s house since she fractured her leg in February. Furthermore, Meetu Singh (sister of Sushant) had stayed with him in his flat from June 8 to June 12.” As per the officer, the report added, “Therefore, no evidence of any immediate provocation/abetment by any of the accused person has come on record which may had led Sushant to commit suicide.” The organisation further claimed that “no evidence has come on record suggesting that Sushant was illegally confined or restrained in any manner by any of the accused or any other person.” Sushant's father had accused Rhea and her family of compelling the actor to commit and embezzled his funds. CBI stated in the closure report that “when Rhea, along with her brother, left Sushant’s house on June 8, she took away her Apple laptop and Apple wristwatch which were gifted to her by Sushant. No evidence has emerged during investigation about any property dishonestly taken out of the possession of Sushant without his knowledge by Rhea or any other accused person.” The CBI further said, “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.”

Sushant's lawyer comments

Sushant’s family lawyer Advocate Varun Singh mentioned, “Simply saying Sushant Singh’s account has not been used to take out funds is not enough. CBI should have provided the bank statement to back its claim. It’s a flimsy report, which won’t stand in the court of law.” As per the report, a Patna court will next hear the closure report matter on December 20.