Rajeev Masand records statement in Sushant Singh Rajput case

NIRMAL YESODA

The entire Bollywood was pulled to a state of shock on July 14, as popular star Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead on his home in Bandra. Even though initial investigations suggested the possibility of suicide, Sushant’s girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and his family members alleged foul play in the death case and urged a CBI probe.

Now, the Mumbai Police has recorded the statement of popular Bollywood film critic Rajeev Masand. According to a report published in PTI, the police apparently questioned Masand about the reviews he has given to Sushant Singh Rajput’s movies.

Earlier, investigation officers citing the words of psychologists and psychiatrists had revealed that the actor was suffering from bipolar disorder. Now, the investigation team is apparently trying to determine whether professional rivalry had triggered suicide tendency in the minds of Sushant.

According to the latest updates, police have recorded statements of more than 35 people as a part of their probe. Some of the noted celebrities who gave their statements to the police include Rhea Chakraborty, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Shekhar Kapur.

A few days back, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh had claimed that a CBI probe is not required to unveil the mysteries surrounding the suicide case of Sushant Singh Rajput. Deshmukh also remarked that the Mumbai Police are competent enough to solve this case.

“I don’t think that a CBI probe is required. The Mumbai Police are competent enough to handle such cases and they are investigating every aspect of the case including professional rivalry. As of now, we do not see any foul play. Details of the investigation will be shared once it is completed,” Deshmukh told Mid Day.