Sushant Singh Rajput case: A timeline of events since the tragic demise of the Kai Po Che! star

Sushant Singh Rajput

The Bombay High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on February 19, 2024, seeking further investigation into the deaths of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager, Disha Salian.

Filed by Rashid Khan Pathan, the PIL calls for the arrest and questioning of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray, linking him to the mysterious deaths. Nearly five years after Sushant’s passing, the case continues to spark public interest, with many still demanding justice. Here’s a timeline of key events related to the case.

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra residence. Mumbai Police ruled it as suicide by hanging based on early investigations and a preliminary post-mortem report.

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The post-mortem report was released, confirming no external injuries or struggle marks.

Sushant’s father, KK Singh, filed a complaint with Patna Police, accusing Rhea Chakraborty of financial fraud and siphoning off crores from Sushant’s account.

An FIR was registered against Rhea for abetment of suicide, cheating, wrongful restraint, theft, and criminal breach of trust at Patna’s Rajiv Nagar Police Station.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a money laundering probe against Rhea Chakraborty, her brother Showik, and other family members.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the case following a recommendation by the Bihar government.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Rhea's brother, Showik Chakraborty, and Sushant’s house manager, Samuel Miranda, for allegedly procuring drugs.

Sushant’s former cook, Dipesh Sawant, was also arrested by NCB.

AIIMS medical board ruled out murder, confirming Sushant's death was due to hanging and suicide.

Bombay High Court granted bail to Rhea Chakraborty, rejecting most charges filed by the NCB.

A special court in Mumbai allowed Rhea Chakraborty to de-freeze her bank accounts and recover her seized laptop and phone.

The special court ordered the de-freezing of bank accounts of two other accused, Jai Madhok and Zaid Vilatra.

Rhea Chakraborty was granted permission to travel abroad for the IIFA Awards.

A mortuary staff member, Roopkumar Shah, claimed in an interview that Sushant’s death was not a suicide, alleging visible injuries on his body. He offered to record his statement with the CBI, but no further action was taken.

Three years after the case began, the CBI had not filed a chargesheet, nor had it provided any updates on the progress of the investigation.

The Bombay High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Rashid Khan Pathan, calling for further investigation into the deaths of Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager, Disha Salian. The PIL demands the arrest and interrogation of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray.