Journalist’s statement recorded in Sushant Singh suicide case

MUMBAI: The police have recorded the statement of Indian journalist Rajeev Masand in connection with the suicide case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

As per the Bandra police, Masand is the third journalist whose statement has been recorded in this case. The late actor was found dead in his suburban Bandra apartment last month on 14th June, after which the state ordered a detailed inquiry to find the reason.

Abhishek Trimukhe, the deputy commissioner of police of zone 9, said, “We are recording his statement in connection with Rajput’s case.”

Earlier this week, the police recorded statements of three psychiatrists and a psychotherapist who stated, “Rajput was consulting them since November 2019,” Trimukhe said.

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The officer said that they have recorded statements of more than 40 people so far, including his cook, Neeraj Singh, house help, manager, actor Rhea Chakraborty, and filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

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