CBI closes Sushant Singh Rajput death case, gives Rhea Chakraborty clean chit

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted its closure report in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, stating that no evidence was found to suggest external involvement in his death.

With this, Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family have been officially cleared of all allegations.

Reacting to the report, Rhea’s lawyer, Satish Maneshinde, criticized the misinformation spread on social media. "After nearly four years, the CBI has thoroughly investigated all aspects of the case. The false narratives propagated during the pandemic led to innocent people being unfairly targeted. I hope such incidents do not recur," he stated.

He further urged media introspection, highlighting Rhea’s ordeal, including her 27-day custody. "Justice Sarang V. Kotwal granted her bail, yet she and her family endured inhumane treatment. Despite threats, we remained committed to seeking justice," he added, emphasizing his pride in defending a military family pro bono.

Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, was found dead in his Bandra residence on June 14, 2020. His postmortem at Cooper Hospital confirmed asphyxia as the cause of death.

The actor began his career in television with Pavitra Rishta before making a successful transition to films, starring in Kai Po Che, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Chhichhore, and Dil Bechara. His final film, Dil Bechara, was released posthumously on an OTT platform.

In a related development, Satish Salian, father of Sushant’s former manager Disha Salian, has petitioned the Bombay High Court seeking an FIR against multiple individuals, including Aaditya Thackeray. Disha died on June 8, 2020, just days before Sushant.

Thackeray dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. "For five years, many have tried to defame me. Since the matter is in court, I will let legal proceedings take their course," he said.

Meanwhile, former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, also named in the case, will file an affidavit addressing the allegations, according to his lawyer, Faizan Merchant.