India, Nov. 4 -- The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) on Monday took cognisance of the death of Rohit Aarrya, 50, who was shot dead by the police after holding 17 children hostage at a studio in Powai on October 30.

In proceedings dated October 31, justice A M Badar, the chairperson of the commission, noted that the police had registered an accidental death case in the incident. He also noted that the inquest panchnama showed there was a bullet injury mark on the right side of Aarrya's chest, apart from other injuries.

"As the death of Rohit Arya occurred in police action, the matter needs to be inquired by the Investigation Wing of this Commission.(sic)," the MSHRC order, issued on Monday, stated.

The commission has i...