Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon and Ankita Lokhande on Wednesday lauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the transfer of Patna Police's FIR

Mumbai: Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon and Ankita Lokhande on Wednesday lauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the transfer of Patna Police's FIR in actor Sushant Singh Rajput''s death case to the CBI.

Sushant Singh RajputIn its verdict, the apex court held that the Bihar government is competent to transfer the case, lodged at Patna against the actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and others for allegedly abetting his suicide, to the CBI for investigation.

Soon after the verdict, many film personalities flocked to social media to welcome the order, hoping for truth to emerge in the case.

SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. May the truth always prevail ???????? #Prayers

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 19, 2020

Akshay wrote, "SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. May the truth always prevail. #Prayers."

Kriti Sanon posted on Instagram: "So many versions, facts and opinions floating, except the whole truth. Supreme Court's order for CBI investigation of Sushant's case is a ray of hope that the truth will finally shine. Let's all have faith, stop speculating and let the CBI do their work now!" Sanon wrote. 

Lokhande, the actor's former girlfriend tweeted: "Justice is the truth in action. Truth wins .... #1stStepToSSRJustice," she wrote.

This is a positive step ???? Please let’s respect this moment, and let the CBI do their work now! Please let’s stop speculating and coming to conclusions on our own .. #CBIforSSR #SushanthSinghRajput

— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) August 19, 2020

Parineeti Chopra tweeted: "This is a positive step. Please let’s respect this moment, and let the CBI do their work now! Please let’s stop speculating and coming to conclusions on our own." 

Sushant's sister, Shweta Singh Kirti tweeted: "Thank you God! You have answered our prayers!! But it is just the beginning, the first step towards the truth! Full faith on CBI!

Congratulations to my extended Family!! So happy... first step towards victory and unbiased investigation. #JusticeforSushantSingRajput #OurfullfaithonCBI

— shweta singh kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) August 19, 2020

"Congratulations to my extended Family! So happy. First step towards victory and unbiased investigation." 

Celebrities like Rakul Preet Singh, Sharad Kelkar and Tisca Chopra also hoped that "truth prevails" and the "wild speculations" surrounding Sushant's death come to an end.