Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Mar 23: The Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) decision to file closure reports in the death cases of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager, Disha Salian, has reignited debates and drawn sharp reactions. Advocate Nilesh C Ojha, representing Disha Salian’s father, has strongly opposed the move, asserting that a closure report does not absolve the accused and that further investigations can still be ordered by the court.
Speaking exclusively Ojha emphasized that the mere submission of a closure report does not signify an end to the case. “There has been no official statement from the CBI confirming the closure report. Even if one has been filed, the court retains the authority to reject it if deemed unsatisfactory. Further investigations, fresh charge sheets, and even arrest warrants can still be issued, as seen in cases like the Aarushi Talwar murder case,” he stated.
Ojha further clarified that he had yet to review the closure report and that the CBI had not provided any authenticated findings. He cited past instances where courts had refused to accept closure reports, ordering deeper investigations instead.
He also dismissed allegations that the case was being politically influenced. “While political narratives may emerge, this case is solely about securing justice for Disha Salian and Sushant Singh Rajput. The legal process must remain independent and focused on uncovering the truth,” he said.
Highlighting legal actions taken by Disha Salian’s father, Ojha revealed that a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in September 2023 had led the Maharashtra government to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in December. However, despite this development, he criticized the delay in action.
“In January 2024, Disha’s father formally filed a complaint, seeking an FIR for gang rape and murder, naming individuals such as Aditya Thackeray. However, despite submitting substantial evidence, no case was registered for months,” he added.
Ojha underscored key unanswered questions in the investigation, including allegations of false post-mortem reports and potential evidence tampering. He questioned whether Aditya Thackeray’s mobile tower location placed him near the crime scene and why witnesses were allegedly threatened.
Raising doubts over the official account of Disha Salian’s death, Ojha pointed to inconsistencies in the post-mortem report. “The claim that she fell from the 14th floor is questionable, especially when the autopsy showed no fractures or blood loss. These discrepancies need to be addressed,” he said.
Sushant Singh Rajput, widely known as SSR, was found dead at his Bandra residence on June 14, 2020. His post-mortem report, conducted at Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital, cited asphyxia as the cause of death. The case was later handed over to the CBI, but lingering doubts and alleged irregularities continue to fuel demands for further investigation.