Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Mumbai Police Detain Protesters, Halt Pro-Palestine Rally
Some people wanted to have a rally in Mumbai to show support for Palestine, but the police stopped them.
The police said no to the rally because some other groups complained about it.
The police then detained people who tried to go to the rally.
The people who were going to the rally said the police were stopping them from expressing their opinions and were acting unfairly.
Right-wing groups were happy that the rally was stopped and thanked the police.
The police said they did it to prevent trouble in the city.
Mumbai Police detained protesters and prevented a pro-Palestine rally at Azad Maidan.
Police denied permission for the rally after complaints from Hindu groups.
19 people were detained for gathering at Azad Maidan despite the ban.
Organizers of the rally and political party members were targeted with detentions and warnings.
Right-wing groups thanked the police and government for stopping the rally.
- Who
- Mumbai Police, India-Palestine Solidarity Forum, members of political parties and civil society groups, and right-wing groups.
- What
- Mumbai Police detained protesters and prevented a pro-Palestine rally at Azad Maidan.
- When
- Wednesday morning, following complaints made on Tuesday.
- Where
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
- Why
- Police cited security reasons and potential for confrontations, following complaints from Hindu groups.
India-Palestine Solidarity Forum/Supporters
Right-Wing Groups/Police
Freedom of Expression vs. Security
India-Palestine Solidarity Forum/Supporters
Protests are a moral and humanitarian duty, not a crime.
Right-Wing Groups/Police
Police action is necessary to prevent any escalation or communal tension in the city.
- Location
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Event
- Pro-Palestine Rally
- Groups Involved
- India-Palestine Solidarity Forum, Hindu groups, Bajrang Dal
- Detentions
- 19 people
- Police Action
- Preventive notices, detentions