Key Points:
- Bombay High Court informed that Disha Salian’s death was a suicide, not murder; no evidence of foul play found.
- Aaditya Thackeray, accused by Disha’s father of involvement and cover-up, has been cleared by police and SIT investigations so far.
- Disha Salian’s father continues to allege rape, murder, and a political cover-up, seeking a CBI probe and FIR against Thackeray and others.
- Scientific and postmortem reports found no signs of assault; Disha was under mental stress and intoxicated at the time of her death.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is still reviewing the case, but no new evidence has emerged to support the allegations.
Mumbai: The high-profile Disha Salian death case, which has drawn national attention due to its alleged links to Bollywood and Maharashtra politics, reached a significant juncture as the Bombay High Court was informed that no suspicious circumstances or foul play were found in Salian’s death. This development comes as a major relief for Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray, who has long been associated with the case through repeated allegations by Disha’s father, Satish Salian.
What the Police and SIT Told the Court
- Mumbai Police and the Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up by the Maharashtra government, submitted affidavits and reports stating that Disha Salian died by suicide after jumping from the 14th floor of a Malad building on June 8, 2020.
- The postmortem report found no evidence of sexual or physical assault. Disha was reportedly under significant mental stress due to family disputes and business failures, and was heavily intoxicated at the time of her death.
- Disha’s fiancé, present at the time, and other witnesses did not suspect foul play. The closure report was based on scientific and medical evidence, and the findings of the SIT have so far corroborated the initial police investigation.
Allegations and Legal Battle
- Despite these findings, Satish Salian has persistently alleged that his daughter was raped, murdered, and that there was a politically orchestrated cover-up to protect influential individuals, including Aaditya Thackeray.
- He has filed petitions in court demanding a CBI probe and the registration of an FIR against Thackeray, Bollywood actors, and police officials, claiming fabricated evidence and political pressure.
- Aaditya Thackeray has categorically denied all allegations, calling them defamatory and politically motivated attempts to damage his and his family’s reputation. He has filed an application to quash the petition and highlighted that multiple agencies including the CBI, Maharashtra Police, and Bihar Police have found no evidence of his involvement.
Ongoing Investigation
- The SIT continues to probe the case to address all concerns raised by the family, but has reiterated that there is no new evidence pointing to foul play or implicating Aaditya Thackeray.
- The Bombay High Court has scheduled further hearings, and the SIT’s investigation remains open to ensure all aspects are thoroughly examined.
Background
- Disha Salian, a celebrity manager and former manager of Sushant Singh Rajput, died on June 8, 2020. Her death just days before Rajput’s sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories.
- The case has been repeatedly raised in political debates and media discussions, with Disha’s father maintaining his allegations and seeking justice through the courts.
The official stance of the Maharashtra government, Mumbai Police, and SIT is that Disha Salian’s death was a suicide, with no evidence supporting the serious allegations made against Aaditya Thackeray or others. The investigation continues, but no new findings have emerged to contradict the police and SIT’s conclusions so far.
