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.