Mumbai Police Officer Shoots Filmmaker Rohit Arya in Self-Defense During Hostage Crisis at R A Studio

Nov 01, 2025 02:30 am CST

A Mumbai police officer fatally shot filmmaker Rohit Arya during a hostage situation at R A Studio in Powai, where Arya had taken 17 children and two women captive. Assistant Inspector Amol Waghmare fired in self-defense when Arya pointed a gun at him. The Crime Branch is investigating the incident, analyzing evidence including Arya's weapon and a suspicious cloth found at the scene.