Mumbai, Oct. 30 -- A dramatic hostage situation here ended this evening with the rescue of seventeen children and the subsequent police encounter of the accused, Rohit Arya.
The incident took place at RA Studios in the Marol area of Powai, where children had gathered for a film audition. Panic spread in the locality when reports emerged that the children had been confined inside the premises, prompting an immediate and large-scale police response.
According to initial information, around 15 to 20 children from different parts of the city had arrived at the studio to participate in an audition. While the children were inside, they were held hostage by the suspect. The situation quickly drew attention as parents rushed to the studio after l...