Man who held 17 children hostage in Mumbai shot dead by police

31 Oct 2025 06:22 IST

Rohit Arya, the man who held 17 children hostage in a Mumbai acting studio, was shot dead by the police. The incident took place in Powai, Mumbai, where Arya had taken the children hostage. The police resorted to firing after negotiations failed, resulting in Arya's death. The motive behind Arya's actions is still under investigation.

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