The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has initiated a suo motu inquiry into a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows personnel from the Maharashtra State Security Corporation stopping and harassing motorists inside a tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The Commission has issued a notice to the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), requesting an inquiry into the incident. This action underscores concerns over possible abuse of power and violation of motorists’ rights.

The video, which has been widely shared online, depicts security personnel halting vehicles within the tunnel, leading to public outcry and prompting human rights organizations to call for accountability. The MSHRC’s intervention reflects its role in safeguarding citizens’ rights and ensuring that law enforcement agencies operate within the bounds of the law.
As the inquiry progresses, it is expected that further details will emerge regarding the circumstances of the incident and the actions of the personnel involved. The outcome of this investigation may lead to recommendations for policy changes or disciplinary actions to prevent such occurrences in the future.

Sources