Anil Deshmukh: No need for CBI probe in death case of Sushant Singh Rajput

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Friday said that there was no need for a CBI probe into the death case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The minister said,"the Mumbai police is capable of handling the matter, said and it was also examining the angle of "business rivalry" in the case.

Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide at his Bandra house on June 14, 2020. He was reportedly under depression for a few months. His body was found by his house help.

The police are currently investigating Sushant Singh Rajput’s case and have questioned around 30 people in the case including Rhea Chakraborty. 

On Thursday, Rajput's friend, actor Rhea Chakraborty, in a tweet, demanded a CBI inquiry to understand what "pressures" prompted Rajput to take the extreme step of suicide.

Talking to PTI, Deshmukh said the Mumbai police were conducting a detailed inquiry into the actor's death and also recording statements of people concerned.

"There was no need to give the case to the CBI. Our police officials are capable and doing the inquiry in right way. We are also examining the angle of business rivalry," said Deshmukh.