In a startling revelation, a Mumbai actor has come forward with a chilling detail that connects her to the recent hostage incident in the city. Ruchita Vijay Jadhav, an actor, took to Instagram to share that Rohit Arya, the individual behind the hostage ordeal, had contacted her earlier in October with an offer to discuss a “film project.” What makes this revelation particularly unnerving is that the proposed film was reportedly about a hostage situation.
Jadhav detailed on her Instagram stories that Arya first reached out on October 4, expressing interest in discussing the film. He later proposed meeting on October 23, suggesting dates between October 27 and 29. Jadhav initially agreed to meet on October 28 but had to cancel due to a prior family commitment. Arya had reportedly sent her the project details, including a studio location in Powai, on October 27.
The actor shared screenshots of her conversations with Arya, highlighting his outreach for the film project. Reflecting on the terrifying news that unfolded on October 31, Jadhav expressed her shock and gratitude for narrowly avoiding being present at the scene of the incident. She credited divine protection and family support for her safety, emphasizing the importance of caution when meeting new people for work.
Mumbai Hostage Situation Recap
The incident involved Rohit Arya, a 50-year-old man who held 17 children hostage for approximately three and a half hours at a Powai studio. Police were eventually forced to shoot Arya, ending the standoff. Investigations revealed that Arya had meticulously planned the entire event, including installing motion sensors and cameras in the studio before inviting young individuals for a fake audition.
During the negotiations, Arya released a video message where he asserted he was not a criminal or a terrorist, stating his actions were motivated by a desire to get answers from certain people, rather than resorting to suicide.