Himanshu Roy
Former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Himanshu Roy allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his residence in South Mumbai today. The 1988-batch IPS officer allegedly shot himself at his residence with his service revolver. Roy, who also served as Additional Director General of Police (Establishment), was rushed to Bombay Hospital, where he was declared dead. Roy, who was joint commissioner of police (Crime) from 2012-2014, is credited with leading the investigation into the IPL betting scandal. He was then transferred to the state ATS. During his tenure as the agency's chief, software engineer Anees Ansari was arrested for allegedly planning to blow up the American school at the Bandra Kurla complex. Reports say that the supercop was battling cancer and was on a long medical leave.
Police officers in field jobs need to be given proper rest: Ex-Mumbai police commissioner
Talking to reporters, former Mumbai Police Commissioner MN Singh said that the police officers in field jobs have to face tremendous pressure and need to be given proper rest and leave. "It is a loss to the government and society," he added.
"He was not meeting a lot of people because he was seriously ill. But suddenly this incident took place. It is very shocking," the former police commissioner said.
Himanshu Roy death: Tributes pour in for the Supercop
The loss of Supercop Himanshu Roy is a shock for us. He had an unmatched track record during his Crime Branch and ATS positions as an @IPS_Association officer. May the departed soul Rest in Peace. 🙏🕉️ pic.twitter.com/dmcTSpzP2e
— Dr Kumar Vishvas (@DrKumarVishwas) May 11, 2018
Saddened to hear of #HimanshuRoy committing suicide. Deepest condolences to his family and all his colleagues in the Police department.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) May 11, 2018
@NashikNews @justnashik @minashikkar @nashiktoday #Himanshu Roy, former Mumbai top cop, commits suicide. One of the top cops , very approachable and had done wonderful work in nashik in early 2005 . Shanti Shanti
— sriram (@vishnu801) May 11, 2018
Heart breaking news #topcop #maharashtrapolice ADGP himanshu roy commits suicide. He was one of most super strong, fittest and dynamic cop of #Maharashtra #mumbai #police.
— Yogesh R Sawant (@Yogesh99Sawant) May 11, 2018
Very sad to hear abt #HimanshuRoy Sir, strong people like you cannot and should not take such an extreme step!
— Sajay S Shetty (@ShettySajay) May 11, 2018
May your soul RIP
Can’t get over the news of the death of Top Cop Himanshu Roy. Suicide for that kind of a tough mind. Shaking.
— anuraadha tewari (@anuraadhatewari) May 11, 2018
Shocked by the suicide of supercop Himanshu Roy. RIP sir. Thank you for your remarkable service 🙏🙏🙏
— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) May 11, 2018