Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Disha Salian’s Father Gives Statement as CBI Probe Begins
Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian, spoke to investigators about his daughter’s death.
He went to the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Mumbai with his lawyer, Nilesh Ojha.
His lawyer alleged that Disha was gang raped and murdered.
He also alleged that some police officials helped cover up the crime.
Satish said he gave investigators names and other details.
The Central Bureau of Investigation was directed by the Bombay High Court to investigate the case.
Earlier, Mumbai Police had said there was no foul play.
The allegations have not been proven by the information provided.
Satish Salian gave a statement at the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Mumbai about his daughter’s death.
His lawyer, Nilesh Ojha, alleged that Disha Salian was gang raped and murdered and that there was a cover-up.
Satish Salian said he provided investigators with details and names, including Aditya, Sooraj Pancholi, Dino Morea and bodyguards.
The statement was recorded from approximately 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 11, 2026.
Mumbai Police previously concluded there was no foul play, while the Bombay High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR and investigate.
- Who
- Satish Salian, accompanied by lawyer Nilesh Ojha, gave information to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
- What
- He recorded a statement containing allegations about Disha Salian’s death, including claims of gang rape, murder and a cover-up.
- When
- September 11, 2026; the statement process reportedly ran from about 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Where
- The Central Bureau of Investigation office in the Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai.
- Why
- Satish Salian sought to provide details and names after the Bombay High Court directed a Central Bureau of Investigation investigation.
Alleged Foul Play
Earlier No-Foul-Play Finding
Circumstances of Disha Salian’s death
Alleged Foul Play
Satish Salian and lawyer Nilesh Ojha alleged that Disha Salian was gang raped and murdered and that the case involved a cover-up by police officials.
Earlier No-Foul-Play Finding
An earlier Mumbai Police investigation concluded that Disha Salian’s death involved no foul play.
Need for further investigation
Alleged Foul Play
Satish Salian sought a Central Bureau of Investigation probe, and the Bombay High Court directed the agency to register an FIR and investigate after concerns about the case’s handling.
Earlier No-Foul-Play Finding
The earlier police inquiry had treated the matter as involving no foul play; the allegations remain claims reported in the articles.
Connection with Sushant Singh Rajput’s death
Alleged Foul Play
Nilesh Ojha claimed that Disha Salian’s case and Sushant Singh Rajput’s case were interconnected.
Earlier No-Foul-Play Finding
The earlier police finding cited in the reports did not establish that alleged connection.
- Statement giver
- Satish Salian
- Investigating agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Location
- Central Bureau of Investigation office, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
- Statement timing
- Approximately 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on September 11, 2026
- Allegations
- Gang rape, murder and an alleged cover-up
- Names cited by father
- Aditya, Sooraj Pancholi, Dino Morea and bodyguards
- Earlier findings and court action
- Mumbai Police concluded there was no foul play; the Bombay High Court directed the CBI to register an FIR and investigate
