Mumbai hostage scare: 20 kids rescued from Powai flat; accused detained | Mumbai News
NEW DELHI: At least 20 children were taken hostage inside R D Studio in Mumbai on Thursday, police said.Mumbai Police said a man identified as Rohit Arya has taken several children hostage in Powai and, in a video, demanded to speak to specific people — warning he would set the place on fire and harm himself and the children if prevented. Officials described him as mentally unstable and are handling the situation.According to PTI, police rescued over 20 children held hostage inside flat in Mumbai’s Powai area. “All children have been safely rescued from the spot. The man, Rohit Arya has been detained by the Police. The Police are talking to him and trying to find out why he took such a step and if actually is mentally unstable,” Mumbai Police said in a statement.
