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Comedian Alleges Police Brutality During Mumbai Protest

Comedian Alleges Police Brutality During Mumbai Protest
Comedian claims wife assaulted during Mumbai protest · theprint.in

A comedian named Raunaq Rajani said his wife got hurt during a protest in Mumbai.

He shared videos showing police pushing and kicking her, which he says caused a broken rib.

They were detained by police during the protest, and Raunaq also got a neck injury.

They went to the doctor later, and the doctor found that his wife had a broken rib.

Raunaq is upset because he thinks the police used too much force.

He and his wife have filed a complaint at the police station, but the police haven't said anything about it yet.

Key facts

Date of Incident
July 22, 2026
Location
Shivaji Park, Mumbai
Injuries Alleged
Fractured rib, neck sprain
Complaint Filed
Yes, at Shivaji Park Police Station
Police Response
No public response at the time of writing

Quotes

Comedian Raunaq Rajani

Mumbai comedian and activist

“"So, at this point, I want to make sure my wife doesn’t get any hurt. So, I’m asking her to hold my hand. Now, as you saw in the other video, once we were on the floor, the man in khaki entered. And now, he kicks my wife and separates her hands. Watch it again; see his leg movement,””
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“"Hi, my wife's rib has been fractured because of the protests in Mumbai. It was fractured by a policeman. On 22nd July 2026, my wife and I were detained by the cops while they were illegally rounding up people at the Shivaji Park protest."”
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