Aaditya Thackeray has issued a stern denial in response to a new CBI FIR that links him to the 2020 death of celebrity manager Disha Salian. In a statement released on September 16, 2026, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader called the allegations “an attempt at character assassination” and said he has never met or known Salian.
## Denial with Accusation of Political Motive
Thackeray accused unnamed parties of orchestrating a “relentless smear campaign run by vested interests,” claiming the case has been resurrected without any concrete proof. He emphasized that linking his name to such a tragic event through political and personal agenda—one sustained for nearly six years—is both unjust and baseless.
He urged the public to “cut through the noise and talk facts,” reiterating his statement: “Loud TV debates and media trials do not change the facts. Let the official re-investigation proceed without malicious distractions and character assassination for political motives.” He also affirmed, “We always will, stand by the truth, and fight for it.”
## What the FIR Alleges
The new FIR was filed by Disha’s father, Satish Salian, following a September 2, 2026 ruling by the Bombay High Court, which directed a CBI probe into her death. In the complaint, Salian alleges that Disha was gang-raped and murdered, and that authorities covered up the crime.
The FIR names numerous prominent figures, including Aaditya Thackeray, his father Uddhav Thackeray (former Chief Minister of Maharashtra), and several others—politicians, police officers, and Bollywood personalities. The complaint accuses these individuals of conspiring in the death, suppressing documents, fabricating records, and using public funds and police forces to protect those involved.
It is important to note that being named in a FIR does not mean being declared an accused.
## Timeline: From Death to Inquiry
– **June 9, 2020**: Disha Salian fell from the 12th floor of a building in Malad at about 2:25 a.m. She had worked briefly with actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
– Following her death, Malwani police classified it as an accidental fall, later concluding it was a suicide, ruling out foul play.
– **December 2023**: Maharashtra government under Eknath Shinde formed a Special Investigation Team, which also found no evidence of foul play.
– **September 2, 2026**: Bombay High Court ordered a CBI investigation.
– **September 13, 2026**: CBI registered a fresh FIR based on Satish Salian’s complaint.
## Thackeray’s Stand on the Matter
Aaditya Thackeray insisted that despite the FIR, all public naming of him is without evidence. He voiced concern that political actors and media platforms are making unfounded claims under the guise of investigating the case. Thackeray maintained that any such speculation will not deter his commitment to truth and transparency.
His central plea is for the investigation to proceed fairly—free from undue influence and false imputations—so facts, not narratives, can lead to conclusions.
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