Mumbai: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has launched an inquiry into the death of 50-year-old Rohit Arya, who was allegedly killed by the Mumbai Police during a hostage crisis in Powai on October 30.

Commission Takes Suo Motu Cognizance

The Commission, presided over by Justice A. M. Badar (Chairperson), took cognizance of the matter following an intimation from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detection–I), Crime Branch, Mumbai.

“As the death of Rohit Arya occurred during police action, the matter needs to be inquired into by the Investigation Wing of the Commission, with the assistance of the Registrar of the SHRC,” the order stated.

The Powai Hostage Crisis

Arya had allegedly held 17 children and two adults hostage in a Powai studio, demanding ₹2 crore which he claimed t

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