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Maharashtra: Children rescued safely after taken hostage in Mumbai's Powai, accused detained

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 30, 2025 5:17:16 PM IST
Mumbai Police on Thursday detained a man identified as Rohit Arya, who had allegedly held several children hostage in the Powai area of Mumbai.

According to the police, Rohit Arya had released a video claiming that he wanted to speak with certain people and threatened to set everything on fire and harm himself along with the children if his demand was not met.

Police officials said the man appeared to be mentally unstable, and they were trying to handle the situation carefully.

"A man, identified as Rohit Arya, has held a few children hostage in the Powai area of Mumbai. He has released a video purportedly saying that he wants to speak with a few people, and if he is not allowed to do it, he will set everything on fire and harm himself and the children. The man seems to be mentally unstable, and the Police are trying to handle the matter," according to the statement from Mumbai Police.

Later, the Police confirmed that all the children were rescued safely and handed over to their guardians.

The police said the accused has been detained and is being questioned to determine the reason behind his actions and to assess his mental condition.

"All children have been safely rescued from the spot. The man, Rohit Arya, has been detained by the Police. The Police are talking to him and trying to find out why he took such a step and if he is actually mentally unstable," the Police said.

Authorities added that further details will be shared after verification.

"All the children are safe and handed over to their guardians. Other details will be shared at the earliest after due verification," Police said.

Further information on the incident is still awaited. (ANI)

 
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