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Aaditya Thackeray Named in CBI FIR Over 2020 Death of Disha Salian
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Core Event
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a first-information report (FIR) on September 13 after a September 2 Bombay High Court order directing a fresh probe into Disha Salian’s death. The FIR lists Aaditya Thackeray, his father Uddhav Thackeray, actors Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, Rhea Chakraborty, and several police and forensic officials as persons whose “roles require investigation” in connection with an alleged conspiracy, a false suicide narrative, and possible evidence tampering. No one is named as an accused at this stage; a CBI official said names will be added only if involvement is established.
Background & Context
Disha Salian, 28, was the manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She was found dead on June 8 2020 after falling from the 14th floor of a Mumbai building; Rajput died six days later. Mumbai police recorded her death as a suicide, and a Maharashtra Special Investigation Team later concluded there was “no foul play.”
Her father, Satish Salian, filed a petition alleging that his daughter had been gang-raped, murdered, and that evidence had been suppressed. The Bombay High Court criticised the police for “glaring discrepancies” and for failing to register an FIR for six years, ordering the CBI to take over the case.
Official Statements & Responses
- A CBI official reiterated that the FIR was filed pursuant to the court’s direction and that no one has been named as an accused yet.
- Satish Salian alleged that his daughter possessed information about “illegal activities involving Aaditya Thackeray,” which she allegedly shared with Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty. These claims remain unverified.
Data & Statistics
The FIR enumerates the following individuals for investigation:
- Aaditya Thackeray (Shiv Sena (UBT) leader)
- Uddhav Thackeray (former Maharashtra chief minister)
- Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, Rhea Chakraborty (actors)
- Rohan Roy (Salian’s fiancé) and his bodyguards
- Police officers Sachin Vaze, Param Bir Singh, DCP Vishal Thakur, Anil Deshmukh, among others
It also cites public servants, forensic personnel, and security guards.
Criticism & Opposition
Satish Salian and lawyer Nilesh Ojha claim the investigation is being obstructed and that the named individuals are part of a “deep-rooted conspiracy” to conceal the alleged crime. They point to the family’s lack of access to the post-mortem and accidental-death reports as evidence of a cover-up.
Verbatim Quote
- “I have never met Disha Salian, nor did I have any acquaintance with her,” — Aaditya Thackeray
What’s Next
The investigation will be overseen by Superintendent of Police Seema Pahuja, head of the CBI’s Special Crimes (SC-II) unit in Delhi. The probe will review police records, forensic and autopsy reports, statements from personnel who handled the original inquiry, and testimonies from key witnesses, including those present at Rohan Roy’s home the night before Salian’s death. No further hearing dates have been scheduled.