‘They forced us all into the vehicle’: Lekha Washington speaks out after Mumbai detention with Imran Khan and Zayn Marie, says she was left bruised
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Star Lekha Washington has opened up about her detention with partner Imran Khan and star Zayn Marie during a protest in Mumbai on Saturday. In an Instagram post, Lekha described how the three had gone to August Kranti Maidan to check on friends who had been detained, only to find themselves caught up in a tense situation involving the police and media personnel. She alleged that she and Zayn were grabbed by uniformed officers, leaving them with bruises, before the group was taken away in a vehicle. They were rolled out later that day.
Adding to this, Lekha Washington recalls tense Mumbai detention with Imran Khan and Zayn Marie, says they were driven around for hours. Lekha narrates what happened at the protest Lekha shared she, Imran, Zayn Marie, Imran's mother, Nuzhat and a few others reached August Kranti Maidan at around 5 pm on Saturday. Their intention, she explained, was to find out what had happened to friends who had been detained.
Meanwhile, According to her account, there was no gathering at the venue when they arrived, although the area was barricaded and several media personnel were present. Imran was approached by reporters and briefly explained why they were there. “He responded to the questions from the media, saying we have no demands, we are not part of an organisation, we are just individuals,” she wrote.
Notably, Lekha shared the interaction was cut short by loud whistles and the commotion around them, leaving Imran unable to finish what he was saying. “Before he could even finish his sentence, with the weight of the media on one side, loud and incessant whistle-blowing disrupted everything,” she added.
As per the latest buzz, She then described how the situation escalated, alleging that officers grabbed her and Zayn, causing bruises, before forcing everyone into a vehicle. Lekha claimed they were driven around for a couple of hours and were not allowed to take public transport afterwards. “A stream of uniformed persons grabbed both Zayn and me, bruising us. They forced us all into the vehicle and then drove us around for a couple of hours. After that, they did not allow us to take public transport,” she wrote.
In further updates, View this post on Instagram Lekha reflects on privilege In her post, Lekha also pointed out that she and her companions were in a position of privilege, adding that others could be facing much worse circumstances. She acknowledged the Mumbai Police's role in her own experiences and shared she continued to value the force.
On top of that, “It is important to note that we are individuals in a position of privilege and that far worse is being done to others. The Mumbai Police has been a beacon of balance in my personal experience, and I appreciate them deeply. I believe in equality and respect for all, and at some point we must collectively find our voices to speak the truth. Thank you,” she concluded.
Videos and photographs showing Imran, Lekha and Zayn being escorted into a police van began circulating on social media on Saturday. The three later verified that they had been rolled out. Lekha shared a reel that evening to let people know they were safe. She also posted an Instagram Story showing her hugging Imran and Zayn after they returned home.
Source: Hindustan Times