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Ayesha Khan pushed into van and detained by Mumbai Police, actor says she did not speak a word about protest

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Actor Ayesha Khan was detained by Mumbai Police on July 22, 2026, while showing solidarity for student protests in Dadar.
Ayesha Khan said she was dragged into a police van by multiple female cops without being given a reason, before speaking about the protest.
She and her friends were taken from Dadar to Worli police station, where police treated them respectfully but did not explain the detention.
Ayesha Khan questioned the lack of accountability, saying she asked why they were detained but received no answer.
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