Satish Salian demands a fresh investigation into Disha Salian’s 2020 death, alleging murder and a cover-up. He seeks an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray and a CBI probe. Shiv Sena suspects a political conspiracy, while BJP’s Nitesh Rane calls for Thackeray’s resignation. Maharashtra government assures a fair probe without party interference.
Satish Salian, the father of Disha Salian, is seeking to have the Bombay High Court reopen the investigation into her 2020 death. He is requesting that an FIR be filed against Aaditya Thackeray, a leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), and is calling for the CBI to take over the case.
A spokesperson for Shiv Sena (UBT) raised concerns about a potential conspiracy behind this sudden request after four years.
During the ongoing Budget session of the Maharashtra legislature, Satish Salian’s lawyer, Nilesh Ojha, announced plans to file a petition in the Bombay High Court for a fresh investigation into Disha Salian’s death.
The petition alleges that she was raped and murdered, suggesting a political cover-up to protect powerful individuals. It is expected that the petition will be officially numbered on Thursday.
The petition reflects a shift in Satish Salian’s perspective, moving from faith in the Mumbai police’s investigation to suspecting a cover-up.
It contends that,
“The Mumbai police hastily closed the death as a case of suicide or accidental death without taking into account forensic evidence, circumstantial proof and eyewitness testimonies.”
Disha Salian died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a 14th-floor building in Malad, leading to an Accidental Death Report. Just days later, on June 14, 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Bandra apartment, a case that was later taken over by the CBI.
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Kishori Pednekar has suggested that there may be a conspiracy behind Satish Salian’s request for a renewed investigation into his daughter’s death.
Pednekar remarked,
“There’s clearly a conspiracy at play here. Why has this issue come to light after more than four years? The CID has already conducted an inquiry, and an SIT has been formed to investigate the matter,”
In contrast, BJP minister Nitesh Rane used this development to target Aaditya Thackeray, a former Maharashtra minister.
Rane told reporters,
“Aaditya Thackeray must tell the truth. He should resign as an MLA and cooperate with the investigation,”
Nitesh Rane, son of Narayan Rane, has alleged that Disha Salian was murdered, claiming that CCTV footage has disappeared and visitor logs have been destroyed.
The Ranes and Thackerays have a long-standing rivalry.
Rane insisted,
“From the very beginning, I have maintained that Disha Salian was murdered.”
Maharashtra Minister of State in the Home Department, Yogesh Kadam, stated that if Disha Salian’s father has any evidence related to her death, he should present it to the home department.
Kadam added,
“We will adhere to any directives issued by the High Court. There will be no political interference in the investigation.”