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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 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.