Hostage Crisis in Powai: A Threat to Mumbai's Law and Order

Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad criticized the BJP-led Mahayuti government over a hostage situation in Powai, where 19 people, including 17 children, were rescued from a man named Rohit Arya. Gaikwad blamed governmental negligence for the incident, highlighting deteriorating law and order issues in Mumbai.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 30-10-2025 20:30 IST | Created: 30-10-2025 20:30 IST
Hostage Crisis in Powai: A Threat to Mumbai's Law and Order
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Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad expressed deep concern over a hostage crisis that unfolded in Powai, where 19 people, including 17 children, were rescued by police.

Rohit Arya, the hostage-taker, was fatally shot by police during the operation. He had previously worked on significant projects with the Maharashtra Education Department and claimed the government owed him Rs 2 crore.

Gaikwad criticized the BJP-led government for its alleged negligence, arguing that it endangered the lives of many, and slammed law enforcement's deterioration in Mumbai.

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