'Maine Kiya Kya Hai?': Comedian Masoom Rajwani Alleges Mumbai Police Brutality After Getting Detained During Sahil Wakode Protest - VIDEO

Comedian Masoom Rajwani has accused Mumbai police of using excessive force during a protest in support of Sahil Wakode, a Dalit student who took his own life at IIT Bombay. In a video shared on his Instagram account, Rajwani can be seen questioning the police as they attempt to detain him during the solidarity march. "Maine kiya kya hai?" he repeatedly asks, requesting the officers not to pull his t-shirt.

The video shows police officers struggling with Rajwani as they try to hold him back. In a statement accompanying the post, Rajwani expressed his disappointment in the "brutality" displayed by the police, noting that they had detained eight women, torn the clothes of one woman, and arrested two minor boys alongside him. He appealed for the footage to be shared widely to bring attention to the incident and to call out the state of affairs in Mumbai.

The protest was organized to show support for Sahil Wakode, who was found dead in his hostel room on September 18 after allegedly being caught using a mobile phone during an exam. Sahil's parents have been protesting for a month, demanding action regarding their son's death and the resignation of the institute's director. They have accused caste-based harassment as a contributing factor to their son's suicide.

Rajwani, a stand-up comedian who began his career in January 2016, is known for his political satire and commentary on contemporary Indian society. His work often tackles sensitive subjects such as Islamophobia, feminism, economic inequality, and media bias, including issues that are critical of those in power.