CBI names Uddhav, Aaditya Thackeray in Sushant Singh Rajput’s former manager death case - Scroll.in

**CBI Names Uddhav and Aaditya Thackeray in Disha Salian Death Probe**

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally registered a First Information Report (FIR) in the death of Disha Salian, the former personal assistant of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, after a directive from the Bombay High Court. In the FIR, the agency has listed former Maharashtra chief minister **Uddhav Thackeray** and his son, current minister **Aaditya Thackeray**, as persons of interest who may be called for questioning. The filing follows a complaint lodged by Salian’s father, who alleged that the Thackerays had a role in his daughter’s demise and sought a thorough investigation by the central agency.

While the FIR notes the Thackerays’ names, the CBI has clarified that they are **not being treated as accused** at this stage. The investigation will focus on establishing whether any undue pressure, harassment, or other factors contributed to Salian’s death, which was initially reported as a suicide in June 2022. The CBI’s move comes amid a series of high‑profile inquiries linked to Rajput’s own death, a case that has already drawn scrutiny of Bollywood’s inner circles and raised questions about the influence of powerful individuals in the entertainment industry.

The inclusion of the Thackerays has intensified the political fallout, with opposition parties accusing the Maharashtra government of shielding its leaders, while the Thackeray camp has dismissed the allegations as “politically motivated” and reiterated their willingness to cooperate with investigators. As the probe proceeds, the CBI has indicated that it will interview all listed individuals and examine digital evidence, financial transactions, and any communications that could shed light on Salian’s state of mind in the weeks leading up to her death. The outcome of the inquiry is expected to have broader implications for the ongoing discourse on celebrity welfare and accountability of public figures in India.