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22-Year-Old Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Minor in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 16, 2025 10:16 pm CST
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl and sexually assaulting her over a two-week period. The victim, who disappeared on December 1, was rescued by authorities on Monday. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to custody following completion of legal formalities.
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.
17 Children Rescued from Hostage Situation at Mumbai Film Audition: Police Intervention Ends Crisis
Oct 30, 2025 08:13 pm CST
Police in Mumbai successfully rescued 17 children who were taken hostage during a film audition at RA Studios in Powai. The perpetrator, identified as Rohit Arya, died from injuries sustained during the police intervention. Authorities responded quickly after a disturbing video message from the hostage-taker circulated, executing a tactical entry to free all children safely. The investigation into the motives behind this alarming incident continues.