Disha Salian Death Case: What Happened on June 8, 2020 and Why Is CBI Investigating It Now?
Disha Salian death case: Know what happened in Malad in June 2020, why the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI investigation and why an FIR was filed.
Disha Salian Death Case: What Happened in Malad on June 8, 2020, the Bombay High Court Order and Why the CBI Investigation Has Begun
The Disha Salian death case has returned to the spotlight more than six years after the death of the 28-year-old celebrity manager. Salian, who had worked with actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died after falling from a high-rise building in Mumbai’s Malad area in June 2020. The circumstances surrounding her death have remained controversial, with different claims being made over the years.
The latest development came in September 2026, when the Bombay High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and investigate the circumstances surrounding Salian’s death. The CBI subsequently registered the FIR, beginning a fresh criminal investigation.
What Happened to Disha Salian in June 2020?
Disha Salian was a talent and celebrity manager who had worked with several personalities, including Sushant Singh Rajput. On the night of June 8, 2020, she was at a residential building in Malad, Mumbai.
According to the investigation records reported by the media, Salian fell from the high-rise building and died. Reports differ in how the date is described because the incident occurred around the early hours of June 9, while June 8 has commonly been associated with the events leading up to her death.
Her death occurred only days before Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020. The proximity between the two deaths subsequently generated widespread public speculation and media attention.
Why Did the Case Become Controversial?
Initially, Mumbai Police treated the matter as an accidental death inquiry rather than registering an FIR for a cognisable offence. The matter was investigated under the applicable procedure for unnatural deaths.
Over the following years, allegations of foul play emerged. Salian’s father, Satish Salian, later approached the courts seeking an FIR and a fresh investigation, alleging that his daughter had been murdered. These allegations have been disputed by people associated with the earlier investigation.
In July 2025, a Maharashtra government-appointed Special Investigation Team told the Bombay High Court that it had found no foul play based on the evidence it had examined, including forensic material, CCTV footage, call records and witness statements.
What Did the Bombay High Court Say?
The legal position changed significantly in September 2026. While considering the petition seeking a fresh investigation, the Bombay High Court examined several aspects of the earlier inquiry.
The court raised questions about matters including the timing of the spot panchnama, the registration of the Accidental Death Report, the presence of police personnel near the building before the death was officially recorded, forensic evidence, and the delayed seizure of Salian’s phone and laptop.
Importantly, the court did not conclude that any particular person was guilty of murder or that allegations such as sexual assault had been established. Instead, it said the circumstances warranted a proper criminal investigation so that the allegations could be examined independently.
Why Is the CBI Investigating the Case Now?
The CBI investigation follows the Bombay High Court’s September 2, 2026 order directing the agency to register an FIR and investigate the circumstances surrounding Salian’s death. The court’s decision came after her father sought a fresh probe, raising concerns about the earlier investigation.
The CBI then registered an FIR after recording Satish Salian’s statement. According to reports, the FIR concerns allegations that require investigation, including claims of murder, sexual assault and an alleged cover-up. The registration of an FIR means these allegations are now subject to investigation; it does not by itself establish that the allegations are true.
Connection With Sushant Singh Rajput
The case has attracted exceptional attention partly because Disha Salian had worked as a celebrity manager for Sushant Singh Rajput, who died six days after Salian.
This timing led to extensive public discussion about whether the two deaths were connected. However, a connection between the cases has not been established merely because of their proximity in time. The fresh CBI investigation is intended to examine the circumstances independently and determine what, if any, criminal offence occurred.
What Happens Next?
The CBI will now examine evidence, statements, forensic material and other records connected with the case. It may also investigate aspects of the earlier inquiry that the High Court questioned.
The most important point is that the investigation is still ongoing. The allegations mentioned in the FIR must be distinguished from facts established through evidence or findings by a competent court.
Conclusion
The Disha Salian death case has remained in public discussion since June 2020, but the September 2026 developments have given it a new legal direction. The Bombay High Court ordered a fresh CBI investigation after raising questions about aspects of the earlier inquiry, and the CBI has now registered an FIR.
As the investigation progresses, the focus will be on evidence rather than speculation. Whether the fresh probe establishes criminal wrongdoing, confirms earlier conclusions, or produces a different account will ultimately depend on the evidence gathered by investigators and any subsequent judicial proceedings.
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