Disha Salian's father misused her money, closure report reveals
What's the story
New insights from Disha Salian's death case closure report hint that she died by suicide over financial betrayal by her father, Satish.
The report also found that Satish allegedly misused Disha's earnings on a female employee at his spice manufacturing unit in Thane.
A Mid-Day report quoted the closure report saying, "Everyone stated that Salian was under stress due to business and family issues."
"She was working as a celebrity manager...and two of her projects stalled, which left her upset."
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Friends and fiancé confirmed Salian's distress over father's actions
The report further said, "All of Salian's (28) friends and her fiancé Roy also stated in their police statements that she had confided in them about her father's affair and how he had spent the money she gave him for business on another woman."
"This deeply saddened her."
The last post-mortem report had also suggested that Salian's death was due to a severe head injury, and there was no sign of assault.
Legal response
Satish's lawyer dismissed the closure report's legal validity
In response to the closure report, Satish's lawyer, Nilesh Ojha, said that it carries no legal weight.
"It is important to note that as per the binding judgment of the Supreme Court, any closure report filed in an enquiry under Section 174 CrPC (Accidental Death Report/ADR) has no evidentiary value and cannot be relied upon by the accused in cases where cognizable offenses are disclosed."
"Therefore, the earlier closure report holds no legal weight," he added.
Justice plea
Satish demanded narco tests for all accused individuals
Further, on Thursday, Satish demanded justice and narco tests for all accused, including Aaditya Thackeray, Sooraj Pancholi, and Dino Morea.
Upset over the case's slow pace, he said, "I demanded justice for my daughter. I also demanded protection, even for my counsel. I am ready for a Narco Test. But there should be a Narco Test of Aaditya Thackeray, Sooraj Pancholi, and Dino Morea too. All accused should be tested."
Denial
Uddhav Thackeray denied any connection to the Disha Salian case
Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Aaditya's father, Uddhav Thackeray, also denied any link between his family and the Disha Salian case.
He said if there is evidence, it should be presented in court.
Salian was found dead on June 8, 2020, days before actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his flat in suburban Bandra, Mumbai.
The controversial case has been mired in allegations of foul play.