Now Sushant's family has released a statement to express their gratitude on the step taken by the supreme court. They thanked their well-wishers and friends in their statement for showing so much love to the late actor and supporting the family. The family also thanked the Government Of India for transferring SSR's case to the Central Bureau Of Investigation. Read the statement here -
"From Sushant's family 3.30 pm, 19 August 2020
We. Sushant's family. Thank our friends. Well-wishers. Media and millions of fans worldwide for their love for Sushant and support for us.
We are particularly thankful to Shri Nitish Kumar, Hon'ble Chief Minister. Bihar for setting the wheel of justice in motion.
Now that the country's premier investigating agency has taken over, we believe that all those involved in the dastardly crime will be brought to justice.
We believe that public trust in institutions is important. Today's development has reaffirmed our faith in India as a robust democracy.
We love our country more than ever"
Rhea Chakraborty, the ex-girlfriend of Sushant had filed a petition in the apex court requesting the transfer of Sushant's case to Mumbai police. The Supreme court denied the petition and ordered a CBI inquiry into the matter on Wednesday.