CBI to do further investigations in Jiah Khan Death case

CBI has been ordered by the Bombay High Court to do further investigations in Jiah Khan’s death case. Hence, the agency would take over the charge of further investigations from the Juhu Police. A division bench led by V.M. Kanade and P.D. Kode transferred the probe on a petition filed by Jiah Khan’s mother. ”The case is handed over to CBI for further investigation to assess whether Jiah Khan committed suicide or was murdered,” the judges said.

CBI did not want to take this case due to lack of man power, but the judges did not seem satisfied with the excuse. “It is not expected of CBI to come out with such an excuse saying they do not have enough officers to conduct a probe. In a country of one billion people an investigative agency like CBI should not take such a stance otherwise where will the citizens go to seek justice,” Justice Kanade said. “This shows how much concern that country has for its citizens. Look at our own agency, which is refusing to do the probe. They (CBI) must learn from their example,” he further said. Addressing to CBI, the bench also said,"You cannot shun your responsibility; an agency like the CBI cannot come up with an excuse that it does not have adequate manpower and machinery to investigate cases. Ultimately, it is the duty of the state to protect the lives of citizens and to maintain law and order."

Last year, the actress was found hanging from the ceiling fan at her residence. Though, the case was termed as ‘suicide’, Jiah Khan’s mother Rabiya feels that her daughter been murdered. Model and actress Jiah was apparently in a relationship with Aditya Pancholi’s son Sooraj Pancholi.