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Dhurandhar Fame Ayesha Khan Detained by Mumbai Police During Student Protest, Shares Video Asking, “Just a Simple Why?”

Ayesha Khan said police took her into custody while she was standing peacefully with friends at a protest for NEET aspirants, as celebrities backed the campaign.

  • On Tuesday, Mumbai Police detained actor Ayesha Khan while she attended a protest in solidarity with NEET aspirants demanding accountability for examination irregularities.
  • The protest, organized by the Cockraoch Janata Party , began in Delhi and has spread across many cities, drawing support from celebrities including Shabana Azmi and Prakash Raj.
  • Khan claimed approximately 15 police personnel, including women officers, surrounded her and two friends and asked them to get into the police van without explanation.
  • Following the detention, Ayesha Khan shared videos from Worli Police Station in Mumbai, alleging she had arrived at the protest venue at 4 pm to show solidarity.
  • Ratna Pathak Shah and Seema Pahwa criticized Bollywood for not supporting CJP protests, calling the industry "Cowards" for failing to back the student movement.
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Amar Ujala broke the news in India on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
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