Farrukhabad: Man holds over 20 children hostage, rescue ops underway

In a shocking incident, a man with a criminal background invited about 20 children and a few women to celebrate his 'birthday' and then held them hostage in Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh.

According to reports, In Mohammadabad's Karthia village, a drunkard locked the children and women in his house.

UP Director General of Police (DGP) O.P. Singh told reporters that the police were acting with caution to ensure the safety of the children locked inside.