Sushant Singh Rajput's Family Welcomes SC Verdict: 'Thankful To Bihar CM Nitish Kumar For Setting The Wheel Of Justice In Motion'

Sushant Singh Rajput’s family released a statement after the Supreme Court’s verdict in his case and said, "We love the country more than ever."

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a probe by the CBI into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found hanging at his apartment in Mumbai on June 14. The ‘Dil Bechara’ actor’s family has welcomed the top court’s decision to have the CBI continue its probe into the matter. SSR’s family issued a statement after the apex court pronounced its verdict on Rhea Chakraborty’s plea seeking the transfer of the FIR registered against her in Patna to Mumbai. Sushant’s family thanked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for ‘setting the wheel of justice in motion. His family members also expressed gratitude to their well-wishers, media and fans worldwide for supporting them. “From Sushant’s family 3.30pm, 19 August 2020. We,  Sushant’s family. Thank our friends. Well-wishers. Media and millions of fans worldwide for their love for Sushant and support for us. We are particularly thankful to Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon’ble Chief Minister. Bihar for setting the wheel of justice in motion. Now that the country’s premier investigating agency has taken over, we believe that all those involved in the dastardly crime will be brought to justice. We believe that public trust in institutions is important. Today’s development has reaffirmed our faith in India as a robust democracy. We love our country more than ever,” the statement read. Check it out! Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, while exclusively talking to ABP News, hailed SC’s verdict and called it a ‘matter of justice’. "This is absolutely right. The SC decision has now made it clear that the approach of Bihar police was legally correct and justified. Everything was done in accordance with the law. This is not a victory for us, it is a matter of justice. The case has nothing to do with Bihar elections, it has to do with justice," Nitish said. Welcoming the apex court's verdict, Sushant's sister Shweta Singh Kirti tweeted, "Congratulations to my extended Family!! So happy... first step towards victory and unbiased investigation."

The Supreme Court ordered CBI probe into the 'Pavitra Rishta' actor's death and directed the Mumbai Police to hand over the evidence it collected to the investigative agency. In its verdict, the top cpurt said that the Bihar government is competent to transfer the case to the agency for investigation. Watch this space for more updates!