Central investigators officially book politicians and actors over coverup
Central authorities have officially registered a First Information Report against several high-profile individuals regarding the June 8, 2020 death of Disha Salian. Officials confirmed on Monday that Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, actors Dino Morea, Rhea Chakraborty, and Sooraj Pancholi are explicitly named in the official document. Salian, who previously managed late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, was found dead after falling from the 14th floor of a residential building in Malad, Mumbai.
Investigators have invoked severe sections of the law, including murder, gang rape, criminal conspiracy, and destruction of evidence. Salian's father, Satish Salian, recently recorded his statement with central investigators, claiming his daughter was subjected to extreme violence before her death. The official FIR document explicitly names former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya, suggesting they participated heavily in concealing facts. Furthermore, the report indicates that several public servants and police officers might face scrutiny for allegedly fabricating records, suppressing official files, and misusing state machinery to shield offenders. Doctors involved in the delayed post-mortem are also under direct investigation.
Legal intervention after six years
This major legal shift follows a firm directive from the Bombay High Court on September 2. Historically, high-profile investigations in Mumbai often face intense political friction between state and central authorities, complicating the pursuit of local justice. The court heavily criticized Mumbai Police for failing to file a formal case for six long years, pointing out glaring discrepancies in their initial findings. City police had originally classified the incident as an Accidental Death Report, concluding it was a suicide. Justices noted that crucial documents, including post-mortem reports, were kept from the grieving family for over half a decade. Central investigators have already requested all regional police files to rebuild the sequence of events.
