Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission Dismisses Gangster's Complaint
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission dismissed a complaint by Sneha Nair, the wife of gangster Girish Kumaran Nair.
She had accused prison officials of threatening her husband while he was in the hospital.
The commission found no evidence to support her claims.
The officials said Nair refused to follow security procedures and had an argument with them.
Nair is a known criminal with multiple offenses.
Meanwhile, another inmate, Altaf Mohd.
Khalid Shaikh, has filed a complaint against jail authorities for custodial torture, but the commission was unhappy with the jail's response and asked for more details.
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission dismissed a complaint by Sneha Nair against prison officials for allegedly threatening her husband, Girish Kumaran Nair.
The commission found no evidence to support the allegations and noted that official records contradicted the complaint.
Nair was accused of refusing to comply with mandatory security procedures, leading to an altercation with prison staff.
Girish Nair is a notorious gangster with multiple offenses, including under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
In a separate case, the commission expressed concern over the conduct of prison authorities in a custodial torture complaint and directed them to appear physically with complete records.
- Who
- Sneha Nair (wife of Girish Kumaran Nair) and prison officials Anand Tengale, Ramchandra Jaybhaye, Anil Metkari
- What
- Complaint dismissed by Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission
- When
- Incident alleged on July 26, 2025; decision on January 19
- Where
- Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai
- Why
- Commission found no evidence to support the allegations
- Complainant
- Sneha Nair (wife of Girish Kumaran Nair)
- Accused Officials
- Anand Tengale, Ramchandra Jaybhaye, Anil Metkari
- Date of Incident
- July 26, 2025
- Location
- Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai
- Commission's Decision
- Dismissed the complaint
- Reason for Dismissal
- No evidence of the alleged incident
- Background of Accused
- Girish Nair is a notorious gangster with multiple offenses
- Other Case
- Shamil Nachan faces prosecution under UAPA and other acts
