KK Singh Responds to New PIL Regarding Sushant Singh Rajput's Investigation
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Synopsis
KK Singh, father of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, addresses the new public interest litigation filed in Mumbai, calling for a thorough investigation into his son's tragic death, set for hearing on February 19.
Key Takeaways
- KK Singh advocates for a renewed investigation.
- The case is scheduled for hearing on February 19, 2023.
- Sushant was found dead in June 2020, with no suicide note.
- The incident raised awareness on mental health issues.
- Authorities deemed the death a suicide initially.
Mumbai, Feb 15 (NationPress) KK Singh, the father of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has responded to the recent submission of a public interest litigation in Mumbai that demands a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the actor’s death.
The case is set to be heard on February 19. During an interview with IANS, the grieving father expressed his hope that this hearing would provide fresh insights and aid in revealing the truth regarding his son's passing, questioning whether it was a suicide or a murder.
Sushant Singh Rajput tragically passed away in his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020, during the initial lockdown, found hanged from a ceiling fan. Notably, there was no suicide note discovered at the scene.
This case garnered immense attention nationwide, sparking discussions on mental health awareness. It also placed former Narcotics Control Bureau director, Sameer Wankhede, under scrutiny.
In the week leading up to his death, Rajput had frequently searched online for three subjects: Disha Salian, a colleague who died a week prior; news articles featuring his own name; and details regarding mental health issues.
On the night of June 13, 2020, the day before his passing, Rajput went to his bedroom after dinner. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on June 14, he attempted to reach out to Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty and television actor Mahesh Shetty via phone, but neither call was answered. Later that morning, he searched for terms such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and painless death on Google.
The Mumbai Police initiated an inquiry, categorizing the death as a suicide. An autopsy was conducted by a team of three doctors, who submitted their initial postmortem findings to the Bandra Police Station. On June 15, 2020, the deputy police commissioner of Mumbai announced, 'The provisional cause of death is asphyxia due to hanging.'
