Mumbai, June 25, 2025 (ANI): The Himanshu Roy Foundation announced the institution of the ‘Himanshu Roy Legacy Award’ in memory of the late IPS officer. Himanshu Roy also known as “Mumbai Supercop” was a well-known figure in the law enforcement world. He handled sensational cases like Indian Premier League betting scandal and the infamous 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. The inaugural event was graced by Dattatreya Hosabale, General Secretary of the RSS, as Chief Guest, with Padma Shri Shankar Mahadevan and Dr. Anirudh Kohli as Guests of Honour. The evening featured a soulful instrumental recital by Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia and acclaimed tabla maestro Yogesh Samsi. The event also marked the announcement of the inaugural award recipient. The awards will be presented annually to individuals making extraordinary contributions in three fields, National Security, Music and Medicine.
