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Raut Calls CBI FIR Political Conspiracy Against Thackerays
Disha Salian died in June 2020.
She had worked as a manager for actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has now registered a case about her death.
The case does not name any accused.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says the investigation is being used to hurt the reputation of the Thackeray family.
He says Mumbai Police had already investigated and found no link between Aaditya Thackeray and the death.
The Bombay High Court ordered the CBI investigation after criticizing the police response.
Raut also says information from the FIR is being selectively shared with the media.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called the Central Bureau of Investigation’s FIR a political conspiracy against the Thackeray family.
The FIR concerns the June 2020 death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, who had worked with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
The Central Bureau of Investigation named no accused, following Bombay High Court directions.
Raut said Mumbai Police had investigated the case and cleared Aaditya Thackeray of any connection to Salian’s death.
The Bombay High Court ordered the CBI probe on September 2, criticizing Mumbai Police for failing to register an FIR for six years.
- Who
- The Central Bureau of Investigation, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, Disha Salian, and Aaditya Thackeray are central to the report.
- What
- The CBI registered an FIR concerning Disha Salian’s death, while Raut alleged that the probe is a political conspiracy against the Thackeray family.
- Where
- The case concerns Mumbai, and the High Court order was issued by the Bombay High Court.
- When
- Salian died in June 2020; the Bombay High Court ordered the CBI probe on September 2; Raut made his remarks on Tuesday.
- Why
- The High Court ordered the probe after criticizing Mumbai Police for failing to register an FIR for six years; Raut says the investigation is being used politically.
Key facts
- Case
- Death of Disha Salian
- FIR authority
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Accused named
- None, according to the report
- Court involved
- Bombay High Court
- Death date
- June 2020
- Political allegation
- Sanjay Raut called the probe a conspiracy to tarnish the Thackeray family
- Earlier investigation
- Raut said Mumbai Police had investigated the matter and cleared Aaditya Thackeray of any link
Quotes
Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP
“The way the matter was taken to court, which gave an order (to hand over the case to CBI), is a conspiracy. It has specifically said to conduct a CBI probe but do not name anyone. Yet names are being taken in the media.”
m.rediff.com
“This is a political conspiracy by Delhi to tarnish the image of the Thackeray family, which enjoys a place in the hearts of people.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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