Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Mumbai Police Registers Three Cases After Unauthorized Protest
In Mumbai, a big protest happened at Shivaji Park without police permission.
The protest was to support Sonam Wangchuk, who was taken to a hospital against his will.
The police registered three cases because the protest was not allowed and caused traffic problems.
No one was arrested.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign because of a paper leak.
The leader of the protest, Uddhav Thackeray, said the fight is not just about Sonam Wangchuk but about changing the government.
People held signs saying democracy is in trouble and that only powerful people are protected.
Mumbai Police registered three cases after an unauthorized protest at Shivaji Park in support of Sonam Wangchuk.
The protest was held without police permission and caused significant traffic disruptions.
No arrests have been made in connection with the protest.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray addressed the crowd, emphasizing the need to change the government.
- Who
- Protesters, including college students, civil society members, and political parties, led by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray
- What
- A protest in support of Sonam Wangchuk and against the alleged forcible removal to a hospital
- When
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- To express solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak
Protesters
Mumbai Police
Permission for Protest
Protesters
Protesters argue that their demonstration was a spontaneous response to a critical issue and did not require prior police permission.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police maintain that any public gathering requires official permission to ensure public safety and order.
Traffic Disruptions
Protesters
Protesters believe that their cause justifies temporary traffic disruptions as a necessary part of expressing their grievances.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police emphasize the need to maintain traffic flow and public order, citing significant congestion caused by the protest.
- Location
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Date of Protest
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Number of Cases Registered
- 3
- Arrests Made
- 0
- Key Figures Involved
- Uddhav Thackeray, Sonam Wangchuk, Dharmendra Pradhan
- Main Issue
- Forcible removal of Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital
- Protesters' Demands
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan