Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Model Rhiya Ahir Seeks FIR Withdrawal After Mumbai Protest
Rhiya Ahir is a model who became widely known after a protest in Mumbai.
During the protest, she stood in front of a police van carrying detained young demonstrators.
A photograph of the moment spread widely online.
The protest happened at Shivaji Park in Dadar on July 22.
Police later registered an FIR against Ahir.
She is asking police to withdraw the case.
Ahir also says people have sent her abusive messages and threats on social media.
Youth Congress representatives asked police to investigate the threats and said the FIR-withdrawal process would begin.
Model Rhiya Ahir gained attention after blocking a police van during a Mumbai Gen Z protest.
The incident occurred at rain-soaked Shivaji Park in Dadar on July 22.
An FIR was registered against Ahir after the protest, and she has asked police to withdraw it.
Ahir says she has received abusive comments and threats online, despite filing a police complaint.
Mumbai Youth Congress leaders said police would begin the FIR-withdrawal process and investigate the threats.
- Who
- Model Rhiya Ahir, young protesters, Mumbai Police, and Mumbai Youth Congress representatives.
- What
- Ahir is seeking withdrawal of an FIR and protection from alleged online threats after blocking a police van during a protest.
- When
- The protest took place on July 22; the subsequent police meeting was reported after the incident.
- Where
- The protest took place at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai, and the delegation met police officials at the Mumbai Police Commissioner's Office.
- Why
- Ahir says the FIR should be withdrawn and that police should act against people allegedly sending her threats and abusive messages.
Ahir and Supporters
Police Process
FIR withdrawal
Ahir and Supporters
Ahir and Youth Congress representatives are seeking withdrawal of the FIR, with Hargun Singh questioning the delay because a notification regarding withdrawal of cases against student protesters had reportedly been issued.
Police Process
Youth Congress leaders said Joint Commissioner Manoj Sharma assured them that the process of withdrawing the FIR would be initiated soon.
Online threats
Ahir and Supporters
Ahir says she has faced abusive comments and threats and alleges that police took no concrete action after she filed a complaint.
Police Process
Police, according to Youth Congress representatives, said they would investigate the individuals allegedly responsible for sending threatening messages.
- Person
- Rhiya Ahir, a model who became prominent after the protest.
- Protest location
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai.
- Protest date
- July 22.
- FIR status
- An FIR was registered against Ahir, and she has requested its withdrawal.
- Online abuse
- Ahir alleges that she has received abusive comments and threats on social media.
- Police meeting
- A Mumbai Youth Congress delegation met Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Manoj Sharma.
- Police assurance
- Youth Congress leaders said Sharma assured them that FIR-withdrawal proceedings would begin and the threats would be investigated.