Zayn Marie Reveals Injury Marks After Mumbai Protest Detention
Aamir Khan's niece shares her experience of being detained during a protest in Mumbai, highlighting injury marks and police conduct.
Zayn Marie shared injury marks on social media after her detention during a protest.
The protest was organized by the Cockroach Janata Party demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Mumbai Police claimed no permission was granted for the gathering, while protesters asserted they had requested it.
Zayn Marie, the niece of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, has posted a video on Instagram showcasing injury marks on her body following her detention by Mumbai Police during a protest on Saturday. The protest was part of a demonstration organized by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at August Kranti Maidan, where participants were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities.
In her video, Zayn expressed her fears and frustrations, stating, "Do not scare us so much that no fear is left in the first place." She accompanied her post with a caption that criticized the state’s actions. Zayn, along with fellow actors Imran Khan and Lekha Washington, was taken into custody while participating in the protest. They were released a few hours later, during which they shared updates on social media about their experiences with the police.
After their release, Lekha Washington confirmed their safety on Instagram and recounted the challenges they faced, including difficulties in securing a cab due to alleged threats from police to drivers willing to assist them. Zayn also documented their detention on her Instagram Stories, sharing footage of their transport in a police van without being informed of their destination. She raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, which drew support from bystanders.
The protests stemmed from concerns over irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which prompted demonstrations across several cities, including Delhi. Mumbai Police stated that the gathering at August Kranti Maidan was unauthorized, while CJP members contended that they had sought permission but received no response. The situation escalated as police detained over 4,000 protesters in Delhi, including several opposition leaders, before they could gather at the designated protest site.
Looking ahead, the CJP and other opposition groups are expected to continue their protests, seeking accountability for the alleged electoral irregularities. The incident has sparked discussions about police conduct during protests and the rights of citizens to assemble peacefully. As the situation develops, further protests and legal actions may arise in response to the police's handling of the demonstrations.
