Live: CBI officials arrive in Mumbai to probe Sushant Singh Rajput's death case

New Delhi: After getting a nod from the Supreme Court to probe actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, a CBI team will visit Mumbai to investigate the case further. The CBI team will arrive in Mumbai in the afternoon after which, they will meet the Mumbai Police officials who investigated the case and will take over the case diary.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed over the probe to the CBI which has already registered an FIR in the matter.

"The investigation related to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput is continuing. A CBI team will visit Mumbai in due course for further investigation. Other details cannot be shared at this stage," CBI Spokesperson RK Gaur said, reports news agency PTI.

The top court's verdict came on a plea filed by actress Rhea Chakraborty, Sushant's girlfriend, who sought transfer of an FIR, lodged against her and six others in Patna by the actor's father accusing them of abetting of suicide, to Mumbai.

Sushant was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14.  Police said he died by suicide. 

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20 August 2020

19:41 IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team that will probe Sushant Singh Rajput case has arrived in Mumbai. As of now, a total of 5 CBI officers have reached.

19:32 IST

The CBI officials will stay in Mumbai for 10 days, as per sources.

19:31 IST

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh reached Mantralaya to meet Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

18:49 IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday recorded the statement of filmmaker Rumi Jaffery in connection with a money laundering case probe linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, officials told PTI. They said Jaffery reached the central probe agency's office at Ballard Estate here around 11:30 AM. The director's statement is being recorded with regard to his reported plans of directing a movie with the late actor and the finances involved in this upcoming project, reportedly.

13:12 IST

Also, no review petition by the Maharashtra government will be filed. 

13:11 IST

The Mumbai Police will handover important documents related to the case to CBI and will cooperate fully. 

13:10 IST

Mumbai Police won't conduct a parallel investigation in Sushant's case, say Maharashtra government sources. 

11:14 IST

"I strongly welcome the Supreme Court`s judgement for a CBI enquiry into Sushant`s case. It is time to put the speculations to rest and get justice. Let`s have faith in the system and let the truth prevail. #CBIForSSR #Justiceforsushant Jai Shiv Shambhu," Sushant's friend Mahesh Shetty wrote.

11:12 IST

Sushant's 'Pavitra Rishta' co-star Parag Tyagi says it is the first step towards real justice. "CBI inquiry is necessary. Somewhere there is a catch, Sushant was a very strong man. I knew him very well. His fans, family have the right to know the truth. They deserve to know the truth. Now with the CBI enquiry, it`s the first step towards real justice," Parag told IANS.

11:11 IST

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.An FIR was registered in Patna on a complaint filed by KK Singh, Rajput`s father, under sections related to abetment to suicide. Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14. 

11:10 IST

Sushant Singh Rajput`s family on Wednesday said that they believe that all those involved in the "dastardly crime" will be brought to justice as the CBI has taken over to probe the case.

11:07 IST

Patna Police committed "no illegality" in registering an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty in connection with the death of Sushant Singh Rajput and the complaint filed by his father had alleged cognizable offence, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.