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CBI appoints veteran officer Seema Pahuja to lead Disha Salian investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation has assigned decorated officer Seema Pahuja to oversee the probe into Disha Salian’s death, with a team set to interview guests from a Mumbai gathering.

Seema Pahuja, known for handling sensitive cases, will head the CBI’s inquiry into the June 8, 2020 death of Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Investigators plan to record statements from everyone who attended a party at the Mumbai home of Salian’s fiancé, Rohan Roy. Pahuja previously worked on the Unnao rape case and a high-profile Shimla murder, earning acclaim for modern forensic methods. The assignment reflects the case’s continued public and legal interest.

Why it matters

The case remains a focal point of public interest and could impact ongoing legal scrutiny of high-profile deaths.

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