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Mumbai, Oct 30: In a tense rescue operation in Powai, a social media channel owner, Rohit Arya, was disarmed and taken into police custody after holding 20 children “hostage” at R A Studio during an audition session, officials said.

Police said Arya threatened to set the studio and the children on fire if certain individuals did not speak to him. A video circulated by him revealed his plan, but no ransom or terrorist motive was involved. Arya reportedly claimed he had been pushed to the brink of suicide and intended to use the hostage situation to reach specific people.

The drama unfolded when some children, attending acting classes on the first floor, managed to signal passersby for help, prompting a swift police response. Senior officers engaged Arya

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