Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Woman Blocks Police Van During Mumbai Student Protest
A big protest happened in Mumbai where students and young people were demanding changes in the education system.
They were upset about a test called NEET that they think was leaked.
A woman became famous for a short time because she stood in front of a police van to stop them from taking away protesters.
The police said they detained about 200 people to keep things under control, but the protesters said more than 2,500 people were there.
The protest was part of a bigger movement happening all over India.
A woman briefly blocked a police van during a student protest in Mumbai, attempting to free detained protesters.
The protest was against the alleged NEET paper leak and demanded education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Over 3,000 protesters, mostly students and young activists, participated in the demonstration in Dadar and Chembur.
Mumbai Police detained around 200 protesters and maintained a heavy security presence at key locations.
Protesters alleged they were placed under house arrest and prevented from leaving their homes by the police.
- Who
- Students, young activists, and Mumbai Police
- What
- A protest against the alleged NEET paper leak and for education reforms
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Dadar and Chembur, Mumbai
- Why
- To demand reforms in the education system and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters
Mumbai Police
Protester Detention
Protesters
Protesters allege they were unlawfully detained and prevented from participating in the demonstration.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police claim they detained around 200 protesters to maintain order and prevent unauthorized gatherings.
Protest Size
Protesters
Protesters estimate that over 2,500 people participated in the demonstration.
Mumbai Police
Mumbai Police state that around 1,500 protesters gathered at Shivaji Park.
- Location
- Dadar and Chembur, Mumbai
- Date
- Wednesday
- Protest Cause
- Alleged NEET paper leak and demand for education reforms
- Key Figures
- Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena UBT MP)
- Protest Size
- Over 3,000 protesters (according to protesters), 1,500 (according to police)
- Detentions
- Approximately 200 protesters detained by police