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CBI FIR Names Thackeray, Morea In Disha Salian Case

30 sourcesUpdated 14 Sept 2026, 7:25 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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The CBI has registered an FIR to investigate the death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, following a Bombay High Court order.

The FIR lists Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Dino Morea and Rhea Chakraborty, along with some police and forensic personnel, for investigation.

The case follows criticism by the Bombay High Court of the Mumbai Police's handling of the matter and its failure to register an FIR for years.

According to the reports, the FIR is based on allegations made by Salian's father, Satish Salian, who has also said he provided investigators with specific names to examine.

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Agency sources said no individuals have been officially named as accused at this stage, even as the inquiry continues.

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All the reports agree that the CBI has registered an FIR in the Disha Salian death case after a Bombay High Court order, and that the FIR lists several prominent names for investigation. They also agree that Satish Salian’s allegations and the court’s criticism of the earlier police handling are part of the background.

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What remains open is the extent of the investigation and whether any of the named people will be formally accused. The reports also leave room for the probe to develop further as investigators examine the claims and the material cited in the FIR.

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The available reporting says the FIR was registered after a Bombay High Court order and that it names several people for investigation, including Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Dino Morea and Rhea Chakraborty. It also notes that the case concerns Disha Salian’s death and that Satish Salian’s allegations are part of the basis for the inquiry. The reports add that the Bombay High Court had criticized the Mumbai Police’s handling of the matter. They further say no one has been formally named as an accused yet.

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India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty named in CBI FIR in Disha Salian death case

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India Today reports that the CBI has registered an FIR naming Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, and several actors and police officials for investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Disha Salian. The report details that the FIR follows a Bombay High Court directive criticizing the previous police handling of the case. Additionally, the article highlights statements from Salian's father expressing confidence in the probe and reactions from Sushant Singh Rajput's sister welcoming the CBI inquiry.

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Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty named in Disha Salian's death case: Key details from CBI FIR

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The Times of India reports that the CBI registered an FIR regarding the death of Disha Salian after an order from the Bombay High Court, which had criticized the Mumbai Police for failing to register an FIR for years. The article outlines that the newly filed FIR lists Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, Dino Morea, and various police and forensic personnel for investigation into an alleged cover-up and false suicide narrative. Furthermore, the report references statements from Salian's father accusing certain individuals and detailing his interactions with investigating authorities.

ThePrint Neutral framing Reported

Disha Salian death: Uddhav, Aaditya, Dino Morea, Rhea Chakraborty should be probed, says CBI FIR

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ThePrint reports that the Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR to probe the unnatural death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, following a Bombay High Court order. According to the agency's FIR, which is based on allegations made by Salian's father Satish Salian, several prominent individuals including Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray and actor Dino Morea have been listed for investigation regarding potential conspiracy and cover-up. The report notes that agency sources clarified that no individuals have been officially named as accused at this stage.