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IN PHOTOS: Palestine supporters protest at Mumbai's Azad Maidan over alleged harassment of activist by police

Updated On: 30 September, 2026 09:09 PM IST | Divya Nair

Members of the Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine stage a protest at Mumbai's Azad Maidan against alleged police harassment following a September 18 search of activist Harshada's residence linked to a kite-flying event supporting Palestinian children. PICS/ASHISH RAJE

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Activist Harshada, a 26-year-old student and volunteer with Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine, holds a placard during the protest at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
Activist Harshada, a 26-year-old student and volunteer with Indian People in Solidarity with Palestine, holds a placard during the protest at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. PIC/ASHISH RAJE
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According to Harshada, the Mumbai Police searched her home in connection with a kite-flying event held on September 15. The event, she said, was organised to show solidarity with Palestinian children amid the war in Gaza. She alleged that five group members who were present at her house during the search were not allowed to leave while the operation was underway
According to Harshada, the Mumbai Police searched her home in connection with a kite-flying event held on September 15. The event, she said, was organised to show solidarity with Palestinian children amid the war in Gaza. She alleged that five group members who were present at her house during the search were not allowed to leave while the operation was underway
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Protesters said the action amounted to intimidation of people expressing support for Palestine
Protesters said the action amounted to intimidation of people expressing support for Palestine
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The group used the Azad Maidan protest to demand an end to alleged harassment of activists linked to the kite-flying programme and related solidarity work
The group used the Azad Maidan protest to demand an end to alleged harassment of activists linked to the kite-flying programme and related solidarity work
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Participants stood with placards and also demanded justice for the citizens of Gaza
Participants stood with placards and also demanded justice for the citizens of Gaza
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The protesters said that questioning volunteers and searching a student’s home after such an event had a chilling effect on others who wanted to take part
The protesters said that questioning volunteers and searching a student’s home after such an event had a chilling effect on others who wanted to take part
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A police personnel stands vigil during the protest at Azad Maidan.
A police personnel stands vigil during the protest at Azad Maidan. 

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