Ayesha Khan, who recently appeared in the special song 'Shararat' from the film Dhurandhar, has claimed that she was detained by the Mumbai Police while trying to participate in a student protest in Dadar. The actor shared videos on Instagram and detailed her experience, alleging that she and her friends were taken into police custody even before the protest had started.
Ayesha Khan's Account of the Detention
According to Ayesha, she reached Dadar around 4 pm to show support for the ongoing student protests that have spread to Mumbai. She said that before she could raise any slogans or begin demonstrating, a police officer informed her that protests were not allowed at that location. When she asked, "Bata dijiye dusra aur kya raasta hain" (Tell me, what other way is there?), she claimed the situation escalated quickly.
According to Bollywood Hungama, Ayesha shared videos on Instagram questioning the police action, repeatedly asking, "Just a simple why?" She expressed frustration over the lack of answers and accountability.
Context of the Student Protest
The protest Ayesha attended was in solidarity with NEET aspirants who are demanding accountability for examination irregularities. The actor was among several celebrities who have backed the campaign for transparency in the exam process.
According to Ground News, Mumbai Police detained Ayesha Khan while she was standing peacefully with friends at the protest. The incident has drawn attention to the broader student movement and the police response to it.
Ayesha Khan's Instagram Video and Message
In the videos she shared, Ayesha can be seen asking the police officers why she was being detained. She repeatedly questioned the reasoning behind the action, saying, "Just a simple why?" The actor's posts have since gone viral, with many supporters expressing solidarity with her.
"No answer, no accountability." — Ayesha Khan, as reported by Ground News
Our Take: The Right to Ask Questions
This incident raises an important question about the right to peaceful protest and the role of police in managing public demonstrations. Ayesha Khan's simple question — "Just a simple why?" — captures the frustration many feel when authorities act without clear explanation. In our view, while police have a duty to maintain order, they also have a responsibility to communicate clearly with citizens. The lack of transparency in this case only fuels more distrust. Whether you agree with the protest or not, the right to ask "why" is fundamental in a democracy.
