IN PICS: Suicide Note Claims Himanshu Roy Committed Suicide Out Of Depression

Himanshu Roy, former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief, allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver at his residence on Friday. Photo: PTI

Roy was a 1988-batch IPS officer and was the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) of Mumbai. In 2016, he was appointed as Assistant Director General (Establishment) in Maharashtra.. IMAGE: ANI

Mumbai: In a statement released on Friday, the Mumbai Police declared that a suicide note found in the residence of the former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) chief, Himanshu Roy, stated that he shot himself as he was suffering from depression. IMAGE: AFP

"Today, 11th May 2018, in the afternoon, around 12:40 pm; Himanshu Roy, ADG, Maharashtra State at his residence from his private license weapon shot one round of fire at himself and ended his life.” IMAGE: AFP

The former Additional Director General of Police was found dead in his residence on Friday, which was followed by a huge outpour of condolences from all over the country.. IMAGE: ANI

He was a well-known figure in the law enforcement world, who handled sensational cases like Indian Premier League betting scandal and the infamous 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. Image: Twitter/ rajivkhandekar