Sushant Singh Rajput Death: CBI struggle with forensic evidence; 80% of the viscera samples already used in the original Probe!

A lot has conspired about Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. While the CBI has already taken over the investigation, the agency officers are looking out for each and every possibility and minute details in the case. Now, the recent developments suggest that CBI has to struggle with the forensic evidence as 80% of the viscera samples have already been used in the original probe.  

Previously, the investigation led by Mumbai Police and the late actor’s postmortem reports stated that Sushant died of asphyxia due to hanging. He was found  found dead hanging from the ceiling fan at his home in Bandra, Mumbai, with the cause ruled as suicide. 

A Mid Day report suggested that forensic experts have preserved the remaining samples. “Nearly 80 percent of the organ samples have been used for analysis. The blood was analysed for DNA, which is preserved. Nothing suspicious was found. The remaining samples have been sealed and preserved at FSL, Kalina. They can be used for a second analysis in case of disputes,” said a forensic expert. 

The report also stated that the samples that have been collected would be sufficient for CBI’s specific reanalysis, it might be a concern during repeat tests

Furthermore, a source added that anything incriminating from the crime scene and that there is no scope for analyzing the crime scene further as it wasn’t preserved by the local police.

“The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) scientist from Kalina who had visited the crime scene for analysis, found a cigarette butt and medicine strip, which were also analyzed as non-biological samples along with a glass, but nothing incriminating was found. There is no scope for further crime scene analysis as it has not been preserved by local police, so subsequent missing of vital clues cannot be ruled out. With Sushant's body cremated, the CBI will have to rely on the post-mortem notes and the video footage of the autopsy. This may not be sufficient to ascertain direct foul play as no nail clippings, or finger swab were preserved,” the source added.

The investigation has been a turbulent ride for Mumbai Police followed by Bihar Police as well. And It seems extracting forensic evidence might be a big challenge for the CBI team.

Meanwhile, a Pinkvilla report stated that agency officers have tried recreating the entire incident of June 14 at the late actor’s residence as a part of the investigation and has also been grilling the Kai Po Che actor’s friend Sidharth Pithani and cook Neeraj.