Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday issued an official statement in Sushant Singh Rajput death case and termed media reports attributed to the investigation as ‘speculative and not based on facts’
In the statement issued late evening, CBI said “it is conducting investigation related to death of Sh. Sushant Singh Rajput in a systematic and professional way.”
“Certain media reports attributed to CBI investigation are speculative and not based on facts. It is reiterated that as a matter of Policy, CBI does not share details of ongoing investigation. CBI spokesperson or any team member has not shared any details of investigation with media. The details being reported and attributed to CBI are not credible,” CBI added.
“It is requested that media may please confirm details from CBI Spokesperson before quoting CBI,” it said.
Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14. On August 19, the Supreme Court had asked the CBI to investigate the case while holding the FIR registered in Patna by Sushant’s family legitimate.