High Drama in Mumbai: The Controversial Case of Rohit Arya

The Bombay High Court declined to hear a petition for a CBI probe into the death of Rohit Arya, accused of taking hostages in a Mumbai studio. The petitioner claims Arya was unjustly killed, allegedly influenced by a political leader. However, the court advised filing a private complaint.

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed hesitation in considering a plea for a CBI investigation into the death of Rohit Arya, who was accused of a hostage situation in a Mumbai studio and later shot dead in a police rescue operation.

The court heard from a Mumbai-based advocate, who claimed Arya was unjustly killed at the behest of a political leader. However, the division bench ultimately declined to entertain the petition, indicating the matter could be pursued as a private complaint before a magistrate.

During the hearing, the court questioned why the petition had not been filed as a private complaint initially. It was noted that previous documentation submitted to police was a notice, not a formal complaint. The advocate argued that law enforcement had ignored previous attempts to investigate Arya's death, prompting a call for a CBI probe.

(With inputs from agencies.)