MUMBAI: Chaos unfolded in Mumbai's Powai area on Thursday after 17 children and two adults were held hostage by a man inside a studio for well over two hours.

In the crossfire that occurred during a rescue operation, the man who had taken several children hostage was killed. The accused, identified as Rohit Aryan, allegedly attempted to open fire, prompting police to retaliate. A bullet hit Aryan in the chest, resulting in his death.

The police successfully rescued 17 students and two adults who had been held hostage by Aryan at a studio located in the Mahavir Classic building in Powai, Mumbai. The accused had allegedly lured the children to the studio under the pretext of conducting acting classes and auditions.

According to police, the hostages were confined for over two hours before

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