Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mumbai Woman Blocks Police Van During Protests
A woman named Rhiya Yadav became a hero in Mumbai when she blocked a police van carrying detained protesters.
The protesters were demonstrating against the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Rhiya, who is an actor, model, and entrepreneur, stood in the rain to block the van, which led to the release of the detained protesters.
Many people praised her for her bravery.
The protests in Mumbai have been ongoing for three days, with demonstrations at various locations.
The police have registered several FIRs and charged hundreds of people for unlawful assembly and violating prohibitory orders.
Rhiya Yadav blocked a police van carrying detained protesters in Mumbai.
Protests were held demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities.
Rhiya Yadav is an actor, model, and entrepreneur with a significant social media following.
The Mumbai police have registered 13 FIRs and charged 400 people for unlawful assembly and violating prohibitory orders.
Protests in Mumbai have been ongoing for three days, with demonstrations at multiple locations.
- Who
- Rhiya Yadav, protesters, Mumbai police
- What
- Protests demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities
- When
- July 18 to July 22
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Why
- Alleged exam irregularities and police crackdown on protesters in Delhi
Protesters and Supporters
Police Authorities
Use of Force
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters claim the police used excessive force, including tear gas and batons, against peaceful demonstrators.
Police Authorities
The police maintain they were acting to maintain law and order during the protests.
Protest Justification
Protesters and Supporters
Protesters argue that their demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam irregularities are valid and justified.
Police Authorities
The police view the protests as violations of prohibitory orders and unlawful assemblies.
- Protest Location
- Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai
- Protest Cause
- Demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities
- Protester Identified
- Rhiya Yadav
- Police Action
- Detained protesters, used tear gas, batons
- FIRs Registered
- 13 FIRs between July 18 and July 22
- Charges
- Unlawful assembly and violation of prohibitory orders
- Number of People Charged
- 400