Satish Salian has filed a fresh plea in the Bombay High Court, seeking action against Aaditya Thackeray and alleging a cover-up by Mumbai Police in his daughter Disha's death investigation. This has revived a political storm in Maharashtra, with BJP leaders demanding action while opposition figures question the timing and motive behind the petition.
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