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‘Cops fed us’: Stand-up comedian Abish Mathew on getting detained at Mumbai student protest
Updated On: 23 July, 2026 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
After being detained during Mumbai's solidarity protests, comedian Abish Mathew shared a note saying he was safe and back home. He thanked the police for treating detainees with respect, keeping them relaxed and providing them with food during their detention

Abish Mathew (Pic/Instagram)
Comedian Abish Mathew was among those detained by the Mumbai Police during solidarity protests held across the city over alleged examination irregularities. The demonstrations, organised in support of the ongoing Delhi CJP protests, were staged at locations including Chembur, Dadar, and south Mumbai. Fellow comedian Raunak Rajani was also detained during the protests.
Abish Mathew gets detained by Mumbai Police
Hours after being released, Abish Mathew took to social media to reassure his followers that he was safe and back home. Thanking friends, family, and well-wishers for their concern, he said he and the others detained with him were treated respectfully by the police.


