Disha Salian was a 28-year-old celebrity manager who had worked with several Bollywood personalities, including late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She had also worked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during Jazba and actor Varun Sharma. Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling from the 14th floor of a residential building in suburban Malad, Mumbai. Her death came six days before Sushant Singh Rajput died at his Bandra residence.
The circumstances surrounding Salian’s death have since become the subject of a political controversy and competing claims. Mumbai Police, which formed a three-member Special Investigation Team in 2023, ruled her death accidental and found no link between her death and Rajput’s death. Her parents had earlier expressed satisfaction with the investigation and suspected no foul play.
The case returned to the spotlight after her father, Satish Salian, alleged that his daughter was raped and murdered and sought a CBI probe. He also accused Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray of involvement, allegations he has denied. The Bombay High Court has since ordered a CBI probe into Salian’s death.
High drama unfolded outside Matoshree as Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, accompanied by his legal counsel, arrived to personally serve a 500 crore rupees defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray. The lawyer confirmed that the defamation notice was accepted by the residence. The action follows ongoing developments and an FIR in the Disha Salian death case, which is currently being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had earlier responded to the matter, terming the allegations baseless, describing the move as political vendetta, and warning of potential counter legal action. Satish Salian stated that the personal delivery of the notice was intended to demonstrate that powerful individuals cannot take the common man for granted.
Satish Salian, father of the late Disha Salian, has issued a legal notice seeking 500 crore rupees in damages for defamation from Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. The notice demands an unconditional public written apology published in print across media houses, alongside a three-minute video apology broadcast on major television news channels and social media handles within seven days. The action follows allegations that the justice bid in the 2020 case was being framed as a political conspiracy and a tool to target political leaders.
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A political controversy has emerged regarding allegations surrounding the Disha Salian death case, with claims of a deliberate smear campaign and character assassination driven by political motives. An overview of the June 2020 incident details how the initial investigation by Malwani Police registered an accidental death after recording statements from individuals present. The report also highlights the brief professional association between the deceased and actor Sushant Singh Rajput, confirmed through call detail records, and examines how subsequent online theories linked both cases.
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The programme also tracks the latest development in the Disha Salian death case, with the Central Bureau of Investigation registering an FIR following statements by her father naming prominent political figures and film actors.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR in the Disha Salian death case following directions from the Bombay High Court and a complaint by her father, Satish Salian. In his statement, Salian alleged his daughter was gang-raped and murdered, disputing earlier police findings of suicide. The FIR names high-profile individuals, including Shiv Sena UBT MLA Aaditya Thackeray, party chief Uddhav Thackeray, actors Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea, and Suraj Pancholi, alongside former police officials and a former home minister. The CBI is investigating allegations of delayed autopsy, evidence destruction, and narrative fabrication.
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In a Central Bureau of Investigation First Information Report concerning the death of Disha Salian, several prominent names from politics, cinema, and the police force have been listed following allegations made by her father, Satish Salian. Satish Salian alleged that his daughter was gang raped and murdered, disputing the narrative of suicide. The probe is examining allegations of criminal conspiracy, destruction, suppression, and fabrication of evidence, alongside possible delays in the autopsy report. The document mentions politicians including Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, alongside actors Dino Morea, Suraj Pancholi, Rhea Chakraborty, and Showik Chakraborty. Former police officials such as Param Bir Singh and Sachin Waze are also cited in relation to allegations regarding procedural delays and handling of the investigation. The probe aims to examine the circumstances of the 2020 death.
The discussion focuses on the investigation into the death case of Disha Salian and allegations surrounding the handling of the inquiry by the previous Maharashtra government. Key issues raised include accusations of an administrative cover-up, non-cooperation by the police with the victim's family, and the alleged tampering or loss of crucial evidence, including CCTV footage, over the years. The delay in handing over the inquiry to the Central Bureau of Investigation was compared to previous cases like that of Sushant Singh Rajput, where long delays affected outcomes. Additionally, questions were discussed regarding whether political motives and blame games are influencing the probe, alongside concerns about whether justice can still be secured after critical evidence has been compromised.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, citing procedural lapses, delayed spot panchnama, and inconsistencies in the initial Mumbai Police inquiry. Meanwhile, retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Ram Mandir Trust amid organisational restructuring. In international news, flash floods in Nepal have claimed over 1,100 lives and left nearly 4,000 missing, prompting Indian and international rescue operations at hydropower tunnel sites including Chilime, alongside debates between Lobsang Sangay and Erik Solheim over ecological causes and regional transparency. Additionally, four-time international throwball gold medalist Amardeep Kumar sells vegetables in Ranchi, drawing support assurances from Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, while Harpreet Kaur provides shelter to hundreds of birds in Punjab.
A debate on the Disha Salian death case follows a court decision ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation probe. Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, and his legal counsel, advocate Nilesh Oza, discussed the development and expressed hope for clarity once the CBI submits its findings. Counsel Nilesh Oza raised questions over the initial Mumbai Police investigation, citing issues regarding CCTV timings, post-mortem assessments, and the Accidental Death Report. The news anchor maintained that the court order transfers the inquiry to the CBI to examine the evidence without naming individuals as accused at this stage, adhering to the principle of innocent until proven guilty. The discussion also addressed legal procedures regarding First Information Reports, closure reports, and protest petitions during pending investigations.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, citing gaps and suspicious circumstances in the earlier Mumbai Police investigation. The court highlighted loopholes including a delayed spot panchnama, unexplained police presence, and the nature of injuries. Disha Salian's father Satish Salian welcomed the decision, maintaining that the initial inquiry was flawed. The court order has also triggered political reactions, with Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam questioning the previous Maharashtra government's handling of the case, while Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar leader Supriya Sule reacted to the renewed development.
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The Bombay High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Disha Salian, citing suspicious circumstances and gaps in the earlier police investigation. The court noted several lapses, including a delayed spot panchnama, unexplained police presence at the flat, absent blood-stained earth, and inconsistencies regarding injuries such as the lack of jaw or nasal fractures following a fall from height. The High Court directed the appointment of a senior CBI official, stating that no individual will be treated as an accused until reasonable evidence of an offence is established. The court ruling has drawn reactions from political parties and Disha Salian's family, with her father Satish Salian welcoming the CBI inquiry. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam supported the order, questioning previous government actions, while Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar leader Supriya Sule stated she believed the matter was already concluded. The CBI will proceed with recording statements as part of the fresh probe into the case.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct an inquiry into the death of a celebrity manager who died in 2020 after falling from a high-rise building. The order was issued following a plea filed by the victim's father. The court instructed the central agency to appoint an official to oversee the probe and directed authorities to record the father's statement. The court clarified that no individual will be treated as an accused unless a reasonable offence is established. While the family and opposition leaders welcomed the court verdict and questioned previous investigation reports, other representatives stated that past inquiries had classified the incident as a suicide and maintained that due process of law must be respected.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct an inquiry into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, noting several suspicious circumstances and discrepancies in the earlier police probe. The High Court observed that the police investigation, which spanned roughly six years across two stages, raised more questions than answers. The bench highlighted significant lapses, including a delayed spot panchnama, unexplained early morning police presence shown in CCTV footage, and contradictory injury reports after an alleged fall from the twelfth floor. The court noted that witnesses claimed there was heavy bleeding, yet no bloodstained earth was recovered and the body showed no major facial fractures apart from an injury to the chin. While ordering the CBI to register a case, the court clarified that no person should be treated as an accused without substantial evidence.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR in the Disha Salian death case following a petition moved by her father, Satish Salian. The petitioner's legal counsel pointed out discrepancies in CCTV footage, the recorded timing of the incident, and injuries found on Disha Salian's body. The court specified that no person should be treated as an accused unless reasonable grounds and substantive evidence emerge during the investigation. The matter, previously investigated and closed as suicide by the Malwani Police and examined by a Special Investigation Team, will now be investigated afresh by the CBI. Legal counsel representing Aditya Thackeray submitted that repeated allegations amounted to character assassination without substantive evidence. The central agency will record the petitioner's statement, re-examine technical evidence, and inspect the scene to establish whether offences are made out.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to register a First Information Report and conduct a comprehensive probe into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian. The High Court instructed the Joint Director of the CBI Mumbai region to appoint a senior, suitably experienced officer to record the statement of the petitioner, Satish Salian, and carry out the investigation. The court clarified that no individual will be treated as an accused unless reasonable evidence and material emerge during the investigation. The court noted that if no case is established, the agency can submit a summary closure report, which the petitioner retains the liberty to challenge. The order follows a petition filed by Disha Salian's father alleging foul play and irregularities in the initial probe conducted by the Mumbai Police. While the petitioner expressed satisfaction with the directive to lodge an FIR, the defence had argued that the plea was politically motivated. Political leaders also reacted to the court directive demanding a transparent investigation.
The Bombay High Court is set to deliver its verdict on a petition seeking the registration of an FIR against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray in connection with the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian. The plea was filed by Disha Salian's father, who has alleged rape and murder and demanded an official probe. Police previously treated the 2020 incident as a suicide following preliminary inquiries. Aaditya Thackeray's counsel has termed the plea politically motivated, while the court questioned the prosecution on why an FIR was not registered given the serious allegations.
