Bollywood Actor Ayesha Khan Detained by Mumbai Police During Student Protest
Mumbai: Dhurandhar fame actor and former Bigg Boss contestant Ayesha Khan was detained by the Mumbai Police on Wednesday while present at a student-led demonstration.
"Did Not Say a Word": Actor Alleges Misconduct
In videos recorded from inside a police van and later at the Worli Police Station, a visibly shaken Ayesha Khan claimed that she had arrived in Dadar around 4:00 PM to express solidarity with students.
"My hands are literally shivering right now. I’ve been detained in the police van just for standing on the road peacefully. I didn’t say a word. I didn’t even start the protest. I was just standing because my broth
er and male friends were detained," Khan said in a clip posted to her Instagram Stories.
She further alleged that nearly 15 police personnel—including female officers—surrounded her group and dragged them into a vehicle without explaining what law they had violated or where they were being taken.
Video Clips Go Viral
Visuals circulating online show female police officers escorting and pushing the actor into a police bus as she repeatedly asks officers for clarification regarding her detention.
While Khan noted that officers at the Worli Police Station treated them politely upon arrival, she questioned the lack of accountability and high-handedness shown by officials at the scene.
Key Highlights of the Incident
Location & Purpose: Dadar, Mumbai; gathered in solidarity with student demonstrations.
Actor's Stance: Claims she neither raised slogans nor held placards before being taken into custody.
Police Action: Escorted to Worli Police Station; Khan alleged she was pushed and forced into the police van.
