Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Theatre Artist Detained in Mumbai NEET Protest
Sandhya Panaskar, a theatre artist, was detained during a protest in Mumbai against the NEET exam paper leak.
She joined the protest because she believed it was important for every student in the country.
The police prevented peaceful demonstration and detained her and her 11-year-old son.
Sandhya refused early release in solidarity with other detained women.
Despite police questioning at her home, she remains resolute and says she will protest again if needed.
Theatre artist Sandhya Panaskar was detained during a protest in Mumbai against the NEET exam paper leak.
Panaskar joined the protest to support every student in the country and to highlight various government issues.
Police prevented peaceful demonstration, detained Panaskar and her 11-year-old son, who was traumatized by the experience.
Panaskar refused early release in solidarity with other detained women, insisting they all be freed together.
Despite subsequent police questioning at her home, Panaskar remains resolute and says she will protest again if needed.
- Who
- Theatre artist Sandhya Panaskar and other protesters
- What
- Protest against NEET exam paper leak and government issues
- When
- Recent (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Why
- To protest against the NEET exam paper leak and other government issues, believing it was a fight for every student in the country.
Protesters
Police
Protest Conduct
Protesters
Protesters sought to demonstrate peacefully against the NEET exam paper leak and other government issues.
Police
Police dispersed protesters and detained individuals, including an 11-year-old child, citing duty and orders.
Government Accountability
Protesters
Protesters demand government accountability for issues like the NEET paper leak and treatment of activists.
Police
The government's stance and actions were not directly detailed in the articles.
- Protest Location
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai
- Detention Location
- Worli Police Station
- Protest Trigger
- NEET exam paper leak
- Protester's Occupation
- Theatre artist
- Child's Age
- 11 years old
- Release Time
- 8:30 PM