Mumbai : A man accused of kidnapping 17 children was shot dead in an encounter with the Mumbai Police after he allegedly opened fire on officers during a rescue operation on Thursday.
The accused, identified as Rohit Arya, reportedly held the children hostage in the Powai area. Police teams swiftly surrounded the location and initiated negotiations, but the situation turned violent when Arya fired at the officers. In retaliation, the police returned fire, fatally injuring him.
All 17 children were successfully rescued and are reported to be safe. Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover Arya’s motives and determine whether others were involved in the abduction.
