The kidnapper was later reported to have died due to gun-shot wounds. (Photo: NDTV) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Up to 17 children were freed from a studio in Mumbai's Powai on Thursday after a man took them hostage in order to make "ethical demands." The suspect, identified as Rohit Arya, was later reported to have died due to gun-shot wounds. He sustained the injuries during an exchange of gunfire with the police.

It was reported earlier that he was mentally unwell and suicidal as well.

According to reports citing the police, he released a video stating that he wanted to speak to a few people and ask them questions, and if he was not allowed to do so, he would set the building on fire, burning himself and the children.

In his video statement, Arya s

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