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Lawyer Nilesh Ojha Cites New Evidence Questioning Sachin Vaze’s Reinstatement in Disha Salian Murder Case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 06:34 AM
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Lawyer Nilesh Ojha says fresh evidence uncovered in the Disha Salian murder investigation casts doubt on the decision to reinstate police officer Sachin Vaze.
Mumbai, Maharashtra – In a development related to the high‑profile murder of 26‑year‑old software engineer Disha Salian, lawyer Nilesh Ojha has asserted that recently uncovered evidence challenges the recent decision to reinstate police officer Sachin Vaze. Ojha, who is representing the victim's family, told reporters that the new material suggests procedural lapses in the original investigation and raises concerns about Vaze's role.
According to Ojha, the evidence includes forensic inconsistencies and witness statements that were previously omitted from official records. He argued that these gaps undermine the justification for Vaze’s reinstatement, which had been approved by senior police officials earlier this month.
The lawyer urged the state government and the Bombay High Court to review the reinstatement order and to order a fresh inquiry into Vaze’s conduct. He also requested that the case be transferred to an independent investigative agency to ensure impartiality.
Authorities have not yet responded to Ojha’s claims, but the controversy adds another layer to an already contentious case that has drawn national attention. The investigation into Salian’s death remains ongoing, with the police maintaining that they are pursuing all leads.
The matter is expected to be debated in court in the coming weeks, as the victim’s family seeks accountability and a transparent legal process.
According to Ojha, the evidence includes forensic inconsistencies and witness statements that were previously omitted from official records. He argued that these gaps undermine the justification for Vaze’s reinstatement, which had been approved by senior police officials earlier this month.
The lawyer urged the state government and the Bombay High Court to review the reinstatement order and to order a fresh inquiry into Vaze’s conduct. He also requested that the case be transferred to an independent investigative agency to ensure impartiality.
Authorities have not yet responded to Ojha’s claims, but the controversy adds another layer to an already contentious case that has drawn national attention. The investigation into Salian’s death remains ongoing, with the police maintaining that they are pursuing all leads.
The matter is expected to be debated in court in the coming weeks, as the victim’s family seeks accountability and a transparent legal process.