Woman who blocked police van during Mumbai protest alleges online harassment
Model Rhiya Ahir, who became the face of student protests in Mumbai after a viral image showed her blocking a police van carrying detained protesters, has filed a complaint with cyber police alleging a coordinated online hate campaign. The incident occurred on July 22, 2026, at Shivaji Park in Dadar during rain-soaked protests. In the viral photo, Ahir, wearing a grey hoodie, stood firmly in front of the police van. She claims she tried to help a woman protester exit the van but was stopped by police. Following the image's circulation, Ahir alleges she was targeted with deep-fake videos, defamatory content, misogynistic abuse, criminal intimidation, and targeted harassment across multiple social media accounts. She has submitted screenshots, URLs, and other digital evidence to support her claims. The article highlights the intersection of protest activism and online abuse in India.
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