Sushant Singh Rajput death: Police record rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty's statement

In connection with an accidental death case registered at Bandra Police Station in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide case, his rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty's statement is being recorded today.

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide is being investigated by the Mumbai Police and so far the police have recorded the statement of more than 10 people. According to police sources, the statement of 5 well-known Bollywood filmmakers and producers will also be recorded. Rhea Chakraborty, a close friend of Sushant, has been summoned by Bandra police for questioning today.

A day after Sushant hanged himself, the police had started an all-encompassing probe into the suicide from various angles. The police had quizzed Rajput's friends Rhea and Mahesh Shetty on the incident, and some more persons are likely to be questioned. The Mumbai Police team has managed to unlock Sushant’s mobile and laptop.

Chakraborty was called to the police station by the investigating officer in the case. She reached the police station around 11.30 am, the official said.

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On Wednesday, police recorded the statement of Bollywood casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who was also close to Rajput. The police were trying to understand the reasons behind Rajput's depression.

So far, the police have recorded statements of more than 10 people, including Rajput's family members. "It's a pattern in all cases," a source said.

Police may also call people from some production houses for an enquiry, the source added.

Rajput allegedly committed suicide at his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14. His father K K Singh told the police that he and other family members didn't know the reason behind Rajput's depression.

Earlier, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said the Mumbai Police will also probe the angle of "professional rivalry" which was alleged to be the cause of the suicide.