The Maharashtra government has issued written orders for formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the death of late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager, Disha Salian.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has already conducted an inquiry in the matter, concluding that the death was an accident. The CBI, in its statement, reportedly said that Salian died by falling from the terrace of her building after losing balance under the influence of alcohol.
The orders have been issued by Maharashtra Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to Mumbai Police Commissioner, top sources confirmed to CNN-News18. A letter was issued by the office of ACS (Home) on Monday, directing the Mumbai Police Commissioner to conduct “further investigation” into the case, top sources said.
The government had, during the winter session of the Maharashtra assembly last year, promised the formation of the SIT. “As it was a commitment that was given on the floor of the House last year, the orders are a formality now,” an official said.
In Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders had levelled allegations against Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray, alleging his involvement in the case. During the ongoing assembly session, leaders from the governing alliance have said that there are serious allegations which need thorough investigation.
As it is an old case which was earlier probed by the Mumbai Police, and thereafter by the CBI, many primary factors have already been investigated. But in the wake of the allegations, the State Home Department has directed the police to carry out further investigation in the matter.
Responding to the reports of the SIT, Thackeray had recently told reporters, “Out of fear, the BJP is conspiring in all these things. It is a long-time strategy of the BJP to malign the image of the opposition leader by leveling fake charges, allegations of corruption, etc.”
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