Dia Mirza demands apology for Rhea after CBI clearance in Sushant case

In the wake of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filing closure reports concerning the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, actress Dia Mirza has publicly demanded an apology for Rhea Chakraborty, who endured extensive media scrutiny and what she terms a "media trial" in 2020.

On her Instagram Stories, Mirza questioned, "Who in the media will have the grace to put out a written apology to Rhea Chakraborty and her family?" 

She further criticized the media frenzy, stating, "You went on a witch hunt. You caused deep anguish and harassment just for TRPs. Apologise. That's the very least you can do."

Dia Mirza's comments come shortly after the CBI concluded its investigations by filing two closure reports on March 22. These reports pertain to the allegations made by Sushant Rajput's father against Rhea Chakraborty, his then-girlfriend, and Chakraborty's counter-allegations against Rajput's family.

The CBI took over the investigation from the Bihar Police in August 2020. After conducting a thorough investigation for over four years, the agency found no evidence that anyone incited Sushant Rajput to take his own life.

According to sources, Ms. Chakraborty and her family have been exonerated, with the CBI absolving all individuals named in the two FIRs related to the case, including Chakraborty, her parents, and brother.

Additionally, a forensic team from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) confirmed that Rajput's death was a suicide, not a homicide.

The late actor's death saw Rhea Chakraborty face severe media scrutiny, particularly in September 2020 when she was arrested in Mumbai on drug-related charges linked to the Rajput case.

Accused of procuring and supplying drugs to Rajput, Chakraborty was imprisoned in Byculla Jail for 28 days before being granted bail.

Sushant Singh Rajput was discovered dead in his Mumbai apartment in June 2020, a case that captivated and divided public opinion for months.