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7 AAP leaders booked for unlawful assembly in Mumbai protest against Raghav Chadha
Mumbai's Khar police registered an FIR against seven AAP members, including Reuben Mascarenhas, for unlawful assembly after a protest against the alleged defection of Raghav Chadha and six MPs to the BJP. Demonstrations occurred near Bandra station and outside Chadha's Khar residence, with about 50 participants and multiple detentions.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights how political protests and internal party dynamics can lead to legal action, illustrating police response and the use of FIRs in handling dissent in Mumbai.
Timeline
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Booking of detained AAP leaders for unlawful assembly
April 26, 2026
Mascarenhas and Sumitra Shrivastava, among others detained at the site, were subsequently booked for unlawful assembly, police said.
Evening protest outside Chadha's residence by about 50 volunteers
April 26, 2026
In the evening, around 50 AAP volunteers reached 16th Road in Khar and staged a protest outside Chadha's residence, raising slogans such as 'Raghav Chadha Dalal he, BJP ka Dalal he'.
Mascarenhas detained at residence and later at Khar police station
April 26, 2026
Mascarenhas was picked up from his residence and detained briefly at the Khar police station in the afternoon while police maintained security near Chadha's home.
Detentions of AAP leaders at the protest site
April 26, 2026
Several AAP leaders, including Mascarenhas and Sumitra Shrivastava, were detained briefly from the protest site as a large police contingent was deployed near Chadha's home.
Demonstration near Bandra station and outside Chadha's Khar residence
April 26, 2026
AAP volunteers gathered at Bandra station and later demonstrated in front of Chadha's residence on 16th Road, Khar West, with around 50 participants.
FIR registered against seven AAP members for unlawful assembly
April 26, 2026
Khar police registered a first information report against seven AAP members, including Mumbai Working President Reuben Mascarenhas, for alleged unlawful assembly linked to the protest against Raghav Chadha and six MPs' alleged defection to the BJP.
Prior intimation to police about Sunday protest in Khar
April 26, 2026
AAP officials said they had given prior intimation to the police regarding Sunday's protest in Khar, but police advised party leaders not to assemble at the venue.