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CBI Opens Formal Investigation Into Death Of Sushant Singh Rajput's Former Manager
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a First Information Report in connection with the death of Disha Salian, who previously worked as manager to actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The move follows a directive from the Bombay High Court earlier this month ordering the federal agency to assume control of the investigation.
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The CBI's formal entry into the case marks a significant development in the investigation surrounding Salian's death. The federal agency's assumption of the probe came after the high court intervened in the matter, directing it to take charge of all investigative proceedings from the state police authorities who had initially handled the case.
Disha Salian, a talent manager based in Mumbai, had worked with Rajput before his own death in June 2020. Her death had earlier been investigated by the Mumbai Police, but the case gained renewed attention following the high court's recent order transferring jurisdiction to the CBI.
The registration of the FIR by the CBI represents the formal commencement of its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Salian's death. The agency's involvement signals a potentially more expansive inquiry into aspects of the case that may have previously been overlooked or require deeper examination.
The development underscores the continued public and legal scrutiny surrounding deaths connected to India's entertainment industry. Authorities have indicated that the CBI investigation will proceed systematically to establish the facts and circumstances of Salian's death.