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CBI Registers FIR in Disha Salian Death Case Following Bombay High Court Order
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Core Event: Court-Ordered CBI Probe Initiated
On September 14 the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a first-information report (FIR) in the death of Disha Salian, former manager of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The filing follows the Bombay High Court’s September 2 order directing the CBI to take over the probe after criticizing the Mumbai Police for treating the case solely as an accidental death.
Background & Context
Disha Salian died after falling from a residential building in Mumbai’s Malad area on June 8, 2020 (some reports list June 9). The police filed an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and concluded suicide. Six days later, on June 14, 2020, actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra residence, prompting speculation about a link between the two deaths.
Salian’s father, Satish Salian, approached the High Court alleging rape and murder and seeking a central-agency probe. The court noted “glaring discrepancies” in the police investigation, observed that the ADR and post-mortem report had not been provided to the family for five years, and ordered the CBI to appoint a senior officer and record Satish Salian’s statement.
Data & Statistics
- June 8, 2020 – Disha Salian’s death (age 28).
- June 14, 2020 – Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
- September 2 – High Court order directing CBI investigation.
- September 14 – CBI registers FIR and records Satish Salian’s statement.
Official Statements & Responses
The court also directed the Mumbai Police to hand over all case papers to the CBI.
The CBI confirmed it has recorded Satish Salian’s statement and will incorporate the details into the FIR. No further comment has been released.
Satish Salian told reporters he had provided names of several persons he believed were relevant, including Shiv Sena leader Aditya Thackeray, actor Dino Morea, actor Sooraj Pancholi, and unnamed bodyguards, expressing confidence that the agency would act on the information.
Criticism & Opposition
Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Satish Salian, said the father’s statement alleged a gang-rape followed by murder and a cover-up involving police officers and high-profile individuals. He called the earlier police inquiry inadequate and demanded a thorough examination of the alleged conspirators.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Date of death: Most outlets cite June 8, 2020, while one source records June 9, 2020.
- Nature of death: Police ADR classifies it as suicide; the father and his counsel allege homicide and sexual assault.
- Document access: The court highlighted that the family had not received copies of the post-mortem report or the ADR even after five years, indicating a transparency gap.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Truth has its own power… it can be suppressed for some time, troubled, but it cannot be defeated.” — Shweta Singh Kirti, sister of Sushant Singh Rajput
- “The key points in the statement were that Disha Salian was gang-raped and then murdered, and there was a cover-up to hide the crimes, in which some then police officers were also involved,” — Nilesh Ojha, advocate
What’s Next
The CBI has indicated that Satish Salian’s recorded statement will become part of the FIR and that the investigation will proceed under a senior officer appointed by the court. No specific timeline for further investigative milestones has been disclosed.