Himanshu Roy
Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra
Personal details
Born(1963-06-23)23 June 1963
Mumbai, India
Died11 May 2018(2018-05-11) (aged 54)
Mumbai, India
Cause of deathSuicide
CitizenshipIndian
SpouseBhavna Roy
ResidenceMumbai
Alma materChartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India St. Xavier's College Mumbai
OccupationLaw enforcement
Known forAdditional Director General of Police (DGP), Maharashtra
Awards Police Medal for Meritorious Service. 50th Anniversary Independence Medal.
WebsiteMumbai Police

Himanshu Roy (23 June 1963 – 11 May 2018)[1] was an Indian police officer, who served as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Maharashtra and Joint Commissioner of Police in Mumbai. He was Chief of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). He was an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Maharashtra Cadre of 1988 batch and alumnus of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. He was awarded the Police Medal for Meritorious Service and 50th Anniversary Independence medal.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

During 2013 Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting case, Roy was responsible for the arrest of Vindu Dara Singh who allegedly had links to bookies in spot fixing.[8][9]

Roy was involved in the investigations of criminal gangs, such as D-Company and Chhota Rajan's gang. Roy was also part of the investigations into the murder of journalist J Dey (Jyotirmoy Dey) by Chhota Rajan. While investigating the attack on mobster Dawood Ibrahim's brother's driver, Roy commented to reporters about the ATS, "We are keeping a tab on the changing scenario in the underworld."[10]

Roy was also part of the investigations into the serial murders committed by police informer Vijay Palande (alias Karan Sood, Simrin Sud or Simrin Sood);[11] the family murders involving actress Laila Khan; and the murder of lawyer Pallavi Purkhayasta. Hours after Roy's death, the murder case of Meenakshi Thapa that he supervised, resulted in convictions. He was also involved in the Khairlanji Massacre case and post-Babri Masjid demolition riot situation in Malegaon.[7][12][13][14][15][16]

Death

On 11 May 2018, at around 12:40pm, Himanshu Roy shot himself at his residence. He was rushed to a hospital but could not be saved. He was reportedly suffering from cancer for a long time.[1] He was diagnosed with cancer in his ankle in 2015, which had spread to his brain, as confirmed by the well-known neurosurgeon, B. K. Misra of Hinduja Hospital, to whom Himanshu sent his reports for diagnosis.[17] He slipped into depression due to incurable cancer.[18][19] At the time of his death, he had been serving the ADGP (Establishment) Maharashtra post.[20]

Himanshu Roy was a brother-in-law to author Amish Tripathi. Upon media attention of Roy's death, Tripathi issued a statement on behalf of the family:

"There were many among you who reached out to us yesterday to offer condolences at this time of grief. Himanshu had touched so many lives through his sterling career, that there were too many for us to personally respond to. Please take this statement as our thanks to you for your support, kindness and grace."[21]

References

  1. ^ a b "Former Mumbai top cop Himanshu Roy commits suicide". The Economic Times. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
  2. ^ Hafeez, Mateen (23 May 2014). "Rakesh Maria, Himanshu Roy get Z+ security cover, first Mumbai cops with detail". Times of India. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  3. ^ "The IAS officer who chose society over the service - Times of India". The Times of India. 28 October 2001. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Top cop Himanshu Roy's mother has flat in Worli high-rise". 23 January 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  5. ^ "PROFILE - Himanshu Roy, Mumbai's supercop". India Today. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  6. ^ "Maharashtra ATS chief Rakesh Maria takes charge as Mumbai Police Commissioner". 16 February 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Himanshu Roy suicide: From Khairlanji Masscare to IPL spot-fixing, Mumbai top cop probed them all". India Today. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  8. ^ Deshpande, Alok (22 May 2013). "Dara Singh's son among three arrested". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  9. ^ "IPL spot-fixing: Vindoo Dara Singh sent to 3-day police custody for alleged links to bookies". NDTV. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 23 May 2013.
  10. ^ "Chhota Rajan gangsters off to 'pilgrimages'". NDTV.com. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  11. ^ Marapakwar, Prafulla (3 May 2012). "Serial killer Vijay Palande was a police informer". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  12. ^ Staff Reporter (11 July 2012). "Laila Khan murder: a family vacation that turned tragic". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  13. ^ "Seven senior state police bag President medal - Times of India". The Times of India. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  14. ^ "Rs 2.5K cr waqf scam: Involvement of underworld, cops & builders shows malaise much deeper". 4 March 2017. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  15. ^ "Hours after Himanshu Roy kills self, 2 accused got life term in murder case he supervised". The Statesman. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  16. ^ "Pallavi Purkayastha – When the system betrays its own". Times of India Blog. 19 December 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  17. ^ "Himanshu Roy's medical report: Cancer had spread to his brain".
  18. ^ Das, Abhiram Ghadyalpatil,Shaswati (11 May 2018). "Himanshu Roy committed suicide due to 'extreme depression'". mint. Retrieved 19 February 2021.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ "High-Profile Mumbai Police Officer Himanshu Roy Allegedly Commits Suicide". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  20. ^ Network, NetIndian News (11 May 2018). "Top Maharashtra police officer Himanshu Roy allegedly commits suicide". NetIndian. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  21. ^ "Family of Himanshu Roy thanks well-wishers, requests privacy". The Hindu. 12 May 2018. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
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