Mumbai: In a shocking turn of events, the man who kidnapped 19 persons, including 17 children, resulting in a hostage crisis in Mumbai is reported to have died after he succumbed to injuries.

The man was identified as Rohit Arya, sustained injuries after he was shot at by the police, during the rescue operation.

Not much details are available about the person, however, latest reports said that he was from Pune.

Arya had reportedly called the children to the RA Studio at the Mahaveer Classic building off the L&T Business Park-Gate No 5 on the pretext of auditioning for a web series.

“We have rescued 17 children, one senior citizen and another person,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Datta Nalawade said.

As soon as the Powai Police station got the information, a team rushed to the spot.

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