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Mumbai Model Protest
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Rhiya Ahir, a 27-year-old model, became the face of a protest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai after blocking a police van carrying detained protesters. The incident sparked a departmental inquiry against a constable who threatened to plant drugs. Ahir later filed a cyberbullying complaint due to online harassment.
How it unfolded
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Ahir files cyberbullying complaint with police
3d ago
Cop faces inquiry over threat to plant drugs
4d ago
Rhiya Ahir stops police van at Shivaji Park protest
What happened earlier
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Full story →Mumbai Protester Rhiya Ahir Files Cyber Harassment Complaint
Rhiya Yadav Ahir, a 27-year-old Mumbai model, filed a complaint with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell alleging online harassment, bullying and defamation after her protest video went viral.
She sought registration of an FIR against those targeting her on social media, citing sustained abuse and slut-shaming since the July 22 protest at Shivaji Park.
Ahir alleged that social media creators falsely portrayed her as an adult content creator and claimed she earned from exclusive subscriptions, which she denied.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone X) Datta Nalawade confirmed the complaint is under examination and no FIR has been registered yet.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →‘They knew they were wrong’: Woman who stopped police van packed with detained protesters
Rhiya Ahir, a 27-year-old model, stopped a police van packed with detained protesters at Shivaji Park on July 22, 2026.
Ahir stood in front of the van and refused to move, leading to a heated exchange with police officers.
Police attempted to accelerate but Ahir did not budge, and officers eventually released the detainees.
The incident went viral on social media, making Ahir a widely recognized figure.
Ahir said she acted because she believed the police were wrong and could not stand by.