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Disha Salian's Father Seeks Immediate Security for Legal Team, Witnesses Amid CBI Probe
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 11:27
Disha Salian's Father Seeks Immediate Security for Legal Team, Witnesses Amid CBI Probe
- •Satish Salian's lawyer, Abhishek Mishra, requested immediate security for his client, legal team, and material witnesses in the Disha Salian death investigation.
- •The request, dated September 26, was sent to President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, CJI Surya Kant, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, and the CBI.
- •Mishra also called for an independent inquiry into the alleged failure of Mumbai Police to provide adequate protection despite numerous complaints.
- •He requested the transfer of police officers whose behavior is under investigation out of Mumbai to prevent interference with witnesses or evidence.
- •The representation highlights alleged intimidatory statements by political workers and others connected to the accused, urging appropriate action and potential case transfer from Maharashtra for a fair investigation.
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Satish Salian's lawyer requested a comprehensive threat assessment and protection for his client, the legal team, and material witnesses due to alleged intimidation and threats from political workers and individuals connected to the accused.
Satish Salian's lawyer served a Rs 500 crore defamation notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray over social media posts and alleged threats made against the legal team.
The advocate requested an independent inquiry into the Mumbai Police's failure to provide protection and asked that police officers whose behavior is under scrutiny be transferred out of Mumbai so they have no control over witnesses or evidence.
