From Sushant Singh Rajput 'link' to CBI probe: The Disha Salian case so far - The Times of India

**Disha Salian’s Death and the Quest for a Thorough Investigation**

Former celebrity manager **Disha Salian**, who had worked with late Bollywood star **Sushant Singh Rajput**, was found dead at her Mumbai residence on **June 19, 2022**. The initial police report ruled the death a suicide, noting a note left behind. Salian’s father, **Sanjay Salian**, rejected the findings, contending that his daughter’s sudden demise was suspicious and that the police had failed to preserve crucial evidence, including her phone records and forensic material. The family’s pleas for a transparent inquiry gained national attention after the high‑profile nature of Rajput’s own death in 2020, which had already spurred widespread public scrutiny of the entertainment industry’s inner workings.

In the months that followed, the **Bombay High Court** took cognizance of the family's grievances, describing the police investigation as riddled with “glaring discrepancies.” The court noted that key witnesses had not been properly examined, forensic timelines were inconsistent, and the autopsy report lacked a detailed analysis of possible foul play. Citing these shortcomings, the court **ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe** on **October 26, 2023**, directing the agency to re‑examine the case with an independent and meticulous approach. The High Court also directed the state police to hand over all case files, digital evidence, and the original autopsy report to the CBI within ten days.

The **CBI** has now formally taken charge, assembling a team of forensic experts, cyber‑crime analysts, and senior investigators to reassess the circumstances surrounding Salian’s death. As part of its mandate, the agency will verify the authenticity of the suicide note, re‑interview family members and acquaintances, and scrutinize phone‑metadata to establish any potential threats or coercion. While the probe is in its early stages, officials have assured the public and the Salian family that the investigation will be conducted “without any external influence” and that a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Bombay High Court within six months. The outcome will determine whether additional legal action, including criminal charges against any implicated parties, will be pursued.