'Why Not Name Trump Too?' Uddhav Thackeray On Disha Salian Death Probe - NDTV

**Uddhav Thackeray Rejects Any Link to Disha Salian’s Death, Calls Recent Probes a “Character Assassination”**

Mumbai – Maharashtra chief minister **Uddhav Thackeray** dismissed allegations that he or his party had any involvement in the 2022 death of 31‑year‑old software engineer **Disha Salian**, whose case has been re‑examined by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Speaking to NDTV, Thackeray said the “rumour mill” was attempting to tarnish his reputation and questioned why the names of other political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, were not mentioned in the probe. “If the investigation is about character assassination, then why not name Trump too?” he asked, adding that he would pursue “legal action against anyone who spreads falsehoods.”

The CBI’s renewed inquiry follows a series of forensic inconsistencies highlighted by a Gurugram medical expert, who told *ThePrint* that Salian’s post‑mortem report showed broken teeth and an absence of facial wounds—findings that contradict earlier police narratives. The agency has also faced scrutiny after a senior police officer in Gurgaon flagged a “post‑mortem paradox” before the formal FIR was lodged. Thackeray’s denial comes amid mounting pressure from opposition parties and civil‑society groups demanding a transparent investigation, with the Maharashtra government asserting full cooperation with the central probe.

The controversy unfolds against a broader backdrop of legal challenges faced by the Thackeray family. Earlier this week, the Enforcement Directorate issued a **₹500 crore notice** to **Aaditya Thackeray** in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput ex‑manager case, as reported by NDTV. The parallel investigations have intensified scrutiny of the Shiv Sena leadership’s financial and political dealings, prompting calls for accountability from both the opposition and the media. As the CBI proceeds with its investigation, Thackeray’s warning of “legal action” signals a potential escalation of court battles over what he describes as politically motivated “character assassination.”