Zayn Marie Khan has shared a video showing injury marks after being detained during a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti MaidanThe actor’s message following her release has also drawn attention online.
Published: October 12, 2026, 11:51 AM IST
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Aamir Khan’s niece, actor Zayn Marie Khan, has shared a video that has drawn attention to her experience during a protest in MumbaiAfter being detained by the Mumbai Police along with actor Imran Khan and Lekha Washington, Zayn took to social media to show marks on her arms, fingers and legsHer post also carried a message about fear, adding another dimension to the discussion surrounding the incidentThe three were released a few hours after their detention, but the episode continued to make headlines after they shared updates onlineHere’s what Zayn posted, what she said about her experience and why the protest took place
Zayn Marie shares video showing injury marks after Mumbai police detention
Zayn Marie shared an Instagram Reel recently in which she showed marks on her arms, fingers, and legsLooking directly into the camera, she said, “Do not scare us so much that no fear is left in the first place.”
She captioned the post, “she exposes (the state) on the internet.”, while for the video she wrote, “Democratic Fit Check”The video came a day after Zayn was detained during a protest at August Kranti Maidan in MumbaiShe had earlier shared a photograph from inside a police van, where she was seen sitting alongside Imran Khan and Lekha Washington
Imran Khan and Lekha Washington also detained during Mumbai protest
Zayn Marie was not the only actor detained during the incidentImran Khan and his partner, actor Lekha Washington, were also taken into custody by Mumbai Police on October 10, 2026All three were released a few hours later, and they also shared updates on social media
Imran posted a photograph from inside the police van and said he did not know why he had been detainedHe also claimed that they had been driven around in the vehicle for about two hours.
Lekha, meanwhile, shared videos confirming that they were safe after their releaseIn another post, she alleged that they faced difficulties finding transport to return home, claiming that drivers were reluctant to take them because of the police.
Why were Zayn Marie, Imran Khan, and other protesters detained?
Zayn Marie, Imran Khan, Lekha Washington, and over 400 other demonstrators were detained by the Mumbai Police for participating in unauthorized Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests outside August Kranti MaidanThe detention took place during a protest at August Kranti Maidan in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)The demonstrators were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Mumbai Police said permission had not been granted for the gathering at August Kranti MaidanAuthorities cited restrictions on demonstrations at the location, with Azad Maidan as the designated protest venue under court directions.
