Zayn Marie, niece of veteran actor Aamir Khan, has publicly shown injury marks she says were sustained during her detention by the Mumbai Police amid protests organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday. Sharing evidence via Instagram, she exposed bruises on her arms, fingers, and legs while speaking out about the emotional toll following her arrest.
## Injury Footage and a Message
In an Instagram reel released Sunday, Zayn focused the camera on visible bruises across her limbs. Appearing solemn, she addressed the broader pressures faced by those protesting—or simply speaking out—saying: “Do not scare us so much that no fear is left in the first place.” She captioned her post, “she exposes (the state) on the internet.”
## Detention During the CJP Protest
The trio—Zayn Marie, actor Imran Khan, and actress Lekha Washington—were arrested during a demonstration at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai. Local police detained them, then released them a few hours later. The detainees took to social media to share what transpired.
Immediately after their release, Lekha shared an Instagram reel confirming they were safe. In her Instagram Story, she was seen embracing Imran Khan and Zayn. Nonetheless, she claimed that even after their release, the challenges persisted: drivers allegedly refused rides, supposedly due to police threats.
## What Led to the Arrests
Video and photo evidence from Saturday afternoon showed Imran, Lekha, and Zayn being escorted into a police van by Mumbai Police.
Inside the van, Zayn and others were seen chanting slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, while also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Passers-by joined in the protest chants.
After arriving at Yellow Gate police station, Zayn says she asked officers why they were being detained but received no explanation. Officials reportedly responded vaguely, saying “two minutes,” while Zayn says one officer spent hours on a phone call. The trio ultimately left the station, but Zayn alleges they were still followed by a police officer.
## Reflections from Imran Khan
In shared video clips, Imran Khan recounted being held in a police van with Zayn and Lekha for several hours without any clear justification. One clip also showed him challenging officers about their detention. After being ignored, he reportedly waved “Jai Hind!” before stepping away.
Zayn later posted a lighter video with Imran inside the van. She referenced Imran’s debut film *Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na*, asking him whether he had ever ridden a horse, been jailed, or hit someone—the three conditions his character needed to fulfill to become a “true Ranjore ka Rathore” in the film. Imran replied that he had ridden a horse, but had not committed violence in reality—and was unsure whether this detainment could land him in jail.
## Broader Context: Electoral Revision Protests
The arrests occurred during protests against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The CJP demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on these grounds. Demonstrations over the issue have taken place in multiple cities, including Mumbai and Delhi.
Mumbai Police claimed that organizers had not obtained permission for the protest at August Kranti Maidan. The CJP, however, countered that they had emailed authorities requesting approval but had received no response. In Delhi, the protest saw more than 4,000 detentions, especially near Jantar Mantar. Key opposition politicians and CJP leaders were among those prevented from gathering.
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