Forensic re-examination hints at discrepancies in crime scene report

The medico legal opinion of forensic experts which holds the key to unravelling the mystery shrouding the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput hints at certain discrepancies relating to the inquest report and description of the crime scene filed by the policeA thorough reexamination of the scene of crime which includes the bedroom and duplex flat of Sushant where the star allegedly committed suicide and autopsy files were conducted by the forensic experts of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS to ascertain the cause of death of the young Bollywood actorHighly placed sources in the Department of Forensic Medicine amp Toxicology AIIMS told IANS that findings of its expert team would certainly shed light on the mysterious death of Sushant Singh Rajput If an inquest report which carries crucial details about the circumstances in which one died has certain discrepancies then it could be an important finding However as the matter is subjudice specific forensic findings cannot be shared the source addedThe Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine amp Toxicology AIIMS Dr Sudhir Gupta also stated that findings which are conclusive will only be shared with CBI At this stage I can only say that the opinion of the medical board will clear all doubts relating to the stars mysterious death said Dr Gupta while refusing to comment on the nature of discrepancies or any sign of lapses in conducting autopsy and other forensic investigationsThe results of the viscera test which holds conclusive opinion on the death of Sushant will also be shared by the AIIMS team with CBI officials early next weekThe forensic experts of AIIMS were requested by the CBI to examine the lapses in initial investigations primarily the forensic aspects Tampering of any evidence at the crime scene or omission of any sign of foul play by Mumbai Police or panel of doctors which conducted the postmortem were the key areas where the forensic team has gathered information based on a thorough investigationThe AIIMS experts were flown from Delhi to Mumbai to make an onspot assessment of the sequence of events and scrutiny of documents related to forensicsEarlier a team of doctors including two forensic surgeons of Mumbai Dr Shiv Kumar Kolle and Dr Sachin Sonawane which conducted an autopsy of the body on June 15 at Cooper Hospital had concluded that Sushant died of asphyxia due to hanging In their autopsy report the panel of five doctors have not indicated any sign of foul play or observed any trait or feauture which led to suspicion of murderHowever reexamination of all forensic investigations by the team of AIIMS has given a much clearer picture of what really happened on June 14 at the flat in Bandra where Sushant was found deadMeanwhile sources in the CBI said that once all documents case diaries witness statements have been studied the agency would first look into the involvement of any outside hand if involved in the case CBI is known for handling sensitive cases We do not succumb to pressure We are investigating the case with an open mind Whether Sushant Singh was murdered or he committed suicide the documentary and forensic evidence will give an insight said an officer in the agencyKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever