Subsequently, Mumbai Police, however, did not register an FIR in the case and was investigating the matter as an ‘accidental death’. It expressed surprise over the apex court’s order even when it found no wrongdoing in the Mumbai Police’s investigation. Then it is surprising that the reins of the case were given to the CBI,” the Saamana editorial remarked. It furthered that it is an “illusion” that only the Bihar Police or the CBI can unearth the truth in the case. Sushant’s case was politicised only to malign the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra government,” it added.

Source: Hindustan Times August 20, 2020 08:27 UTC