The recent registration of a First Information Report (FIR) by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the tragic demise of Disha Salian has marked a massive turning point for her family. Her father, Satish Salian, expressed immense relief and gratitude, describing this breakthrough as a long-awaited step toward uncovering the truth. He confirmed that he has officially recorded his comprehensive statement with the central agency, hoping that a thorough investigation will finally bring peace to his daughter's memory.
Prominent Personalities and Cover-Up Allegations Named
In his detailed testimony to the CBI investigators, Satish Salian did not hold back. He formally shared several names of high-profile individuals whom he suspects had a connection to the events surrounding his daughter’s death. Among those he explicitly mentioned to the authorities are Aditya Thackeray, Dino Morea, and Sooraj Pancholi, along with their respective private security guards. Furthermore, he raised serious concerns about individuals whom he accuses of actively attempting to suppress the truth and cover up the investigation. This list of names submitted to the central agency includes former high-ranking police officials and other prominent figures, such as Param Bir Singh, Sachin Waze, and Rhea Chakraborty. Satish Salian emphasized that these individuals played a role in preventing a fair inquiry during the initial phases of the probe.
The Grueling Legal Path to a Central Probe
Reaching this stage of the investigation required a long, painful legal battle for the grieving family. Initially, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was established by the state authorities to investigate the matter. However, Satish Salian pointed out that this team failed to initiate any meaningful action or deliver substantial results, leaving the family in limbo for nearly two years. Seeking alternative avenues, he eventually met an associate named Ashutosh, who recommended that he consult advocate Nilesh Ojha. Acting on the lawyer's professional advice, the family first approached the police commissioner's office to register an FIR, but they received no response. This silence compelled them to approach the judiciary. The court proceedings proved to be another test of patience, dragging on for about a year and a half with constant delays and rescheduled hearings. After a total of two and a half years of rigorous legal struggle in court, a judicial order was finally passed, directing the case to be handed over to the CBI.
Severe Criminal Charges Framed in CBI's FIR
Adhering strictly to the directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 2, the CBI officially registered the FIR on September 13. In compliance with the court's guidelines, the document does not formally name any individual as an accused at this initial stage. However, the FIR invokes several of the most stringent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). These include Section 120B for criminal conspiracy, Section 376D for gang rape, Section 302 for murder, and Section 201 for the destruction of evidence. Additionally, Sections 217 and 218 have been included, which deal with public servants disobeying the law and fabricating incorrect records to protect offenders. The central agency had already recorded Satish Salian's detailed statement on September 11, which formed the basis for these severe charges.
Background of the Tragic Incident in Mumbai
The case dates back to June 8, 2020, when 28-year-old Disha Salian, who had briefly worked as a manager for the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died under mysterious circumstances. She fell from the 12th floor of a residential high-rise building located in the Malad suburb of Mumbai. At the time, the local Mumbai Police had classified the incident as an accidental death and registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR). The family's persistent efforts over the last six years have now culminated in a federal investigation. Expressing his deep-seated emotions and belief in divine justice, her father stated
We waited for six years. God has finally given us this success.
