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Pancholi Denies Disha Salian Link, Cites Threats
24 Sep
Summary
- Sooraj Pancholi vehemently denies knowing Disha Salian or Aaditya Thackeray.
- Actor reports receiving death threats amid online scrutiny.
- Pancholi demands transparency in the ongoing investigation.
Actor Sooraj Pancholi has re-emerged to address his alleged connection to the Disha Salian death case, asserting his innocence after years of being linked to the matter. In a comprehensive statement, Pancholi firmly denied ever meeting Disha Salian or Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, directly or indirectly.
Pancholi revealed that the online attention has escalated to abuse and death threats, impacting his efforts to rebuild his career and personal life. He emphasized his willingness to cooperate with the CBI investigation and stated he would accept any legal punishment if even a shred of evidence connected him to the case.
Furthermore, Pancholi appealed to investigative agencies and the media for a clear declaration of his exoneration should the probe find no involvement. He criticized the media's coverage, describing it as sensationalist and detrimental to individuals' lives, and noted that attempts to link him to the case might be connected to family matters.
The CBI registered an FIR on September 13, 2026, concerning criminal conspiracy and murder in the Disha Salian case. Disha Salian, former manager for Sushant Singh Rajput, died on June 8, 2020, after falling from a Mumbai building. The Bombay High Court had directed the CBI to investigate the circumstances of her death.
