The Central Bureau of Investigation has officially registered a First Information Report in the death case of celebrity manager Disha Salian, following explicit directives issued by the Bombay High Court. The move brings the central agency into the high-profile case six years after Salian died in June 2020, reopening questions surrounding the circumstances of her death that were previously classified as an accident in two separate investigations.
High Court Order Triggers Central Agency Probe
The Bombay High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the case after reviewing petitions challenging earlier investigation findings. Disha Salian, who previously managed several prominent personalities including the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died in June 2020. Initial inquiries conducted by local police agencies had concluded that her death was caused by an accidental fall from a residential building in Mumbai.
Political Repercussions and Allegations in the FIR
The registration of the new FIR marks a major turn in the legal trajectory of the case. Reports indicate that the fresh complaint includes allegations referencing political figures, including former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya Thackeray. The central agency's entry into the investigation is expected to re-examine all forensic evidence, witness statements, and procedural findings recorded during the earlier two inquiries.
Key Details of the Investigation So Far
Previous investigations by local authorities had twice ruled out foul play, categorizing the incident as an accidental death. However, persistent legal challenges brought the matter before the Bombay High Court, which determined that a central agency investigation was necessary to address lingering unanswered questions. The Central Bureau of Investigation will now initiate fresh questioning and scrutinize the official records compiled over the past six years.
