Mumbai hostage crisis
Former Education Minister Explains Refusal to Speak with Mumbai Hostage Taker Despite Direct Demands
Nov 04, 2025 07:53 pm CST
A detailed account of why former School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar declined to speak with filmmaker Rohit Arya during a Mumbai hostage crisis where 19 people were held captive. The incident, stemming from alleged unpaid dues worth Rs 2 crore, ended in a police shootout, with Kesarkar explaining he couldn't make binding commitments in his current position.
Witness Reveals Details of Mumbai Hostage Crisis: How Filmmaker Lured Children Under Pretense of Film Shoot
Nov 01, 2025 04:48 pm CST
A grandmother from Kolhapur shares her harrowing experience of a Mumbai hostage situation where filmmaker Rohit Arya trapped 17 children and 2 adults under the false pretense of a film shoot. The crisis ended when police rescued all hostages and the perpetrator was shot during the operation.
Tragedy in Mumbai: Rohit Arya's Fatal Hostage Crisis and the Shocked Pune Community
Nov 01, 2025 11:55 am CST
The Mumbai hostage crisis involving Rohit Arya, who took 17 children captive at a Powai recording studio before being fatally shot by police, has shocked his parents' neighbors in Pune. This article reveals details about Arya's background, his educated family, and his disconnection from relatives in recent years, providing context to the tragic incident that ended in violence.
Mumbai Filmmaker's Fatal Standoff: Inside Rohit Arya's Heavily Secured Studio Hostage Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 10:26 pm CST
A Mumbai filmmaker's dispute over government funding ended in tragedy as Rohit Arya, armed with surveillance equipment and weapons, took 19 people hostage in his fortified studio before being fatally shot by police. The incident revealed contradictions between Arya's financial claims and official records regarding his involvement in a state sanitation program.
Mumbai Filmmaker Takes Children Hostage Over Disputed Rs 2.4 Crore Government Payment
Oct 31, 2025 05:56 pm CST
Mumbai filmmaker Rohit Arya took 19 people hostage, including 17 children, after disputes with the Maharashtra government over Rs 2.4 crore payment for an urban sanitation initiative. The hostage situation ended when police fatally shot Arya during a rescue operation. Government officials claim Arya's documentation was incomplete and he had been collecting unauthorized fees from schools.
Actor Reveals Chilling Connection to Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Rohit Arya's Film Project Invitation Days Before Tragedy
Oct 31, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Days before taking 19 people hostage in Mumbai, filmmaker Rohit Arya invited actor Ruchita Jadhav to discuss a film project about a hostage situation. Jadhav narrowly avoided meeting him due to a family commitment, only to later discover the horrific events that unfolded when Arya demanded Rs 2.4 crore from the Maharashtra government before being fatally shot by police while threatening children at his Powai studio.
Mumbai's History of Hostage Crises: From Recent Child Rescue to Past Incidents
Oct 31, 2025 02:39 am CST
Mumbai witnessed another tense hostage situation on Thursday when 17 children were rescued from a studio in Powai. This article explores the city's history with hostage crises, including previous incidents involving a double-decker bus and residential flat, while highlighting police response strategies and specialized training for such emergencies.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Man Dies After Taking 17 Children Captive in Powai Over Payment Dispute
Oct 30, 2025 11:13 pm CST
A Mumbai man named Rohit Arya died after being shot by police during a rescue operation where he had taken 17 children hostage at RA Studios in Powai. Arya, who claimed the Maharashtra education department owed him money for a school sanitation project, had released a video explaining his actions as an alternative to suicide. All children were rescued safely after a two-hour standoff when police forcibly entered the premises.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: Man Takes 17 Children Captive at Web Series Audition, Police Rescue All After Two-Hour Standoff
Oct 30, 2025 09:38 pm CST
A tense two-hour hostage situation unfolded in Mumbai when Rohit Arya took 17 children captive at RA Studios during what was supposed to be a web series audition. Police successfully rescued all children after forcing entry into the building. Arya, described as mentally challenged, opened fire during the rescue operation and later died from injuries sustained when police returned fire.
Mumbai Hostage Crisis: 17 Children Rescued After Two-Hour Standoff with Armed Suspect
Oct 30, 2025 09:26 pm CST
A tense hostage situation in Mumbai ended with police rescuing 17 children aged 8-14 who were lured to a Powai studio under the pretext of an audition. The suspect, Rohit Arya, circulated a video making "moral and ethical" demands before threatening violence. After a two-hour standoff, police stormed the studio, rescuing all hostages. Arya later died in an exchange of gunfire with authorities.