Disha Salian Case: Mumbai Police Reiterates No Foul Play, Seeks Dismissal of CBI Plea in Bombay High Court

Mumbai: The Mumbai Police has once again firmly denied any foul play in the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, asserting that the case was a suicide and not a rape or murder. In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Bombay High Court, the police urged the court to dismiss a petition filed by Salian’s father seeking a CBI probe and action against the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to re-investigate the case.

The affidavit was filed by Senior Inspector Shailendra Nagarkar of Malvani Police Station, who laid out a timeline and evidence from the night of June 8–9, 2020, when Salian allegedly jumped to her death from a 12th-floor apartment in Mumbai’s Malad area.

According to the affidavit, sub-inspector Devde received a message from Shatabdi Hospital around 1:20 am on June 9, 2020, reporting that Salian had fallen from her apartment in Regent Galaxy building. She was declared dead at 2:25 am before admission. An Accidental Death Report (ADR No. 85/2020) was registered and an inquiry was initiated under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Nagarkar’s affidavit outlines that Salian had been in a relationship with Rohan Roy since 2017 and was staying with him in the Malad apartment. On the night of the incident, several friends were present in the flat, celebrating a belated birthday. Alcohol was consumed, and a video call with a friend in London reportedly took place shortly before Salian locked herself in a room.

According to witness statements and police findings, Salian appeared emotionally distressed before she left the room sobbing. Moments later, she was found lying in the compound below. The police say she was heavily intoxicated at the time, a fact confirmed by a forensic blood test.

The affidavit highlights that there was no evidence of foul play. Statements from all individuals present that night, including the London-based friend who video-called Salian, were consistent. CCTV footage from the building from June 4 to June 9 showed no suspicious activity. Additionally, mobile call data records of all key individuals were examined, revealing nothing incriminating.

The police stated that Salian had been under mental stress due to family issues and failed business deals, and believed some of her school friends were distancing themselves. According to the police, she had expressed feelings of worthlessness days before her death.

In light of the evidence, Inspector Nagarkar concluded, “The deceased, out of her own volition, jumped off the window and committed suicide.” The police have urged the Bombay High Court to reject the plea for a CBI probe, citing the comprehensive nature of the investigation and lack of any contradictory evidence.