Mumbai RA Studio Hostage Crisis: Accused Rohit Arya dies in police encounter

Rohit Arya, the accused of holding children hostage at RA Studio in Mumbai, died in police firing; all children are safe; police have sealed the area and started investigation.

Mumbai: The case of the children held hostage at RA Studio in Powai, Mumbai, has taken a major turn. Accused Rohit Arya was shot while trying to rescue the children in police firing and was rushed to the hospital, where he later died. Two people were also injured in the incident. The injured include a senior woman and a girl who had come to the studio for an audition.

Rohit Arya fired an air gun at the police, who then returned fire in retaliation, injuring him. After being shot, the police first took him to Seven Hills Hospital and then to the Trauma Center.

Identity and Mental State of Accused

Mumbai Police have identified the accused as Rohit Arya. According to police, Rohit had taken 15 to 20 children hostage at the studio. The accused also released a video during the incident, stating that he wanted to contact certain people and that if this was not done, he would harm the children. Police stated that Rohit appeared mentally unstable and repeatedly made threats.

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Rescue Operation and Police Action

Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene and cordoned off the studio area. A rescue operation was launched to ensure the safety of the children. Police tried to calm the accused and bring the situation under control. Special attention was paid to the safety of the children throughout the operation.

Ensuring Safety of the Children

Police later issued a statement stating that all the children were safe and had been evacuated. Police took Rohit Arya under control, but the situation remained critical due to his mental state and threats.

Called for Audition

According to reports, the accused had called the children to the studio under the pretext of an audition. Their parents were also present. The auditions had been going on for the past six days, and a total of 20 to 25 children had participated. When the children were not sent out for lunch, parents and others became suspicious. According to eyewitnesses, the children were around 15 years old.

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Widespread Impact of Incident

The incident created a sensation in Mumbai. Police took immediate action and ensured the safety of the children, but the death of the accused has made the matter even more sensitive. Officials say further investigations will uncover the mental state of the accused and the full truth of the incident.