Aaditya Thackeray Denies Disha Salian Link Amid CBI Murder Probe

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has firmly denied any involvement or acquaintance with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-manager, Disha Salian. This strong denial comes just two days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) named him in a new FIR concerning Salian's death, which occurred in 2020.

Thackeray, taking to social media, labeled the accusations as a "deliberate, evidence-free attempt to character assassinate him" driven by political and personal motives over the past six years.

The CBI's registration of a fresh case, which also names Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray and others under sections pertaining to murder and criminal conspiracy, follows a Bombay High Court order. This order came during the hearing of a petition filed by Disha Salian's father, Satish Salian, who alleged significant lapses by the Mumbai Police in their initial investigation. This marks the third fresh inquiry into Salian's death since 2020.

Previously, the Mumbai police had ruled her death a suicide after a fall from a building.

In 2023, another probe was initiated by the Commissioner of Police, concluding in April 2026 with a suicide verdict, which was accepted by the Special Executive Magistrate in May 2026.

In a related development, Disha Salian's father has also sent a significant defamation notice seeking ₹500 crore in compensation.

This notice targets both Aaditya Thackeray and former minister Anil Deshmukh for statements made regarding the case.

Thackeray has reiterated his stance, stating, "Let the official re-investigation proceed without malicious distractions and character assassination for political motives." This ongoing re-investigation keeps the spotlight firmly on the complex circumstances surrounding Disha Salian's untimely demise.

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