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CBI Case Into Disha Salian Death Deepens Maharashtra Political Clash
The CBI has opened a formal case about Disha Salian’s death.
Salian was once the manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Her father complained about the circumstances of her death.
The case names Aaditya Thackeray and actor Dino Morea, among others.
Opposition leaders say the investigation is being used for political reasons.
They also say the matter had already been investigated and closed.
Government leaders deny that the case is politically motivated.
They say the CBI is acting because of a court order and will find the facts.
Salian died on June 8, 2020, shortly before Rajput died.
The Central Bureau of Investigation filed an FIR into Disha Salian’s death after reviewing complaints by her father, Satish Salian.
The FIR names Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and actor Dino Morea, among others.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) leaders called the investigation politically motivated and alleged it was intended to target the Thackeray family.
BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule defended the probe, saying it would establish the facts, while minister Yogesh Kadam said it followed court directions.
Salian died on June 8, 2020, days before actor Sushant Singh Rajput died; the Bombay High Court later directed the CBI to investigate her death.
- Who
- The Central Bureau of Investigation, Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian, and political figures including Aaditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, and Yogesh Kadam are central to the case.
- What
- The CBI filed an FIR investigating the circumstances surrounding Disha Salian’s death.
- Where
- The case concerns events in Maharashtra; Salian’s death was recorded in connection with an investigation later addressed by the Bombay High Court.
- When
- Salian died on June 8, 2020; the article does not specify when the FIR was filed.
- Why
- The FIR followed complaints from Salian’s father and a Bombay High Court direction to investigate the circumstances of her death.
Political Vendetta Allegation
Court-Directed Investigation
Reason for reopening the case
Political Vendetta Allegation
Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) leaders allege the FIR is a politically motivated effort to defame the Thackeray family and use investigative agencies before elections.
Court-Directed Investigation
BJP and Shiv Sena leaders deny political vendetta and say the investigation is proceeding under court directions.
Status of the earlier investigation
Political Vendetta Allegation
Opposition leaders say the case had already been investigated and closed, with a closure report stating that Aaditya Thackeray had no connection to it.
Court-Directed Investigation
Government representatives say suspicious roles can be investigated and that the facts will ultimately be brought to light.
Media coverage
Political Vendetta Allegation
Sanjay Raut called the development a media trial and alleged that the leak of one page from a 16-page FIR showed news coverage was being managed.
Court-Directed Investigation
The article reports no direct response from the government to Raut’s specific allegation about the FIR leak.
Key facts
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Deceased
- Disha Salian, former manager of Sushant Singh Rajput
- Date of death
- June 8, 2020
- FIR basis
- Complaints submitted by Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian
- Named in FIR
- Aaditya Thackeray and actor Dino Morea, among others
- Earlier classification
- Salian’s death was initially recorded as an accidental death report
- Court involvement
- The Bombay High Court directed the CBI to file an FIR and investigate
Quotes
Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Maharashtra Revenue Minister and BJP leader
“The investigation is proceeding strictly under the court's directives. Appropriate action, in accordance with the rules, is being taken against anyone whose role in the matter appears suspicious or whose questioning and investigation are deemed necessary.”
NDTV
“I am sure Aaditya Thackeray will come out unscathed and strong from this malicious attack. Politics is being played in this matter, just as it was in the Sushant Singh Rajput case.”
NDTV
Sources
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