Rani Kapur demands criminal probe into son Sunjay Kapur's death
According to Rani Kapur, since her son's death, she has found documents and records that appear to be forged. These include legal papers and asset transfers that she says raise red flags. She also pointed to possible pressure or coordination between certain individuals who may have had a financial interest in Sunjay's death.She said in her letter, 'Since the date of his death, I have come into possession of records and have come across facts which point to prima facie forged legal and financial documents, dubious asset transfers and suspicious legal filings, indications of coercion or collusion between individuals who stood to gain financially from his demise.''There are also compelling reasons to believe that his death may have been facilitated or orchestrated as part of a coordinated transnational conspiracy, with the involvement of individuals and entities located in the UK, India and maybe the United States,' she added.This is a developing story. It will be updated.- Ends
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- Hindustan Times
UK couple held in Iran moved to 'worst' prisons
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Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Sona Comstar not informed who controls promoter family trust after Sunjay Kapur, CEO says
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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
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