By The Headline Guardian Entertainment Desk
Comedian Raunaq Rajani has alleged that his wife, Henna Mirchandani, sustained a fractured rib during a protest in Mumbai after what he described as an incident involving police personnel. The comedian shared a video on social media detailing the couple’s experience and said they are now seeking legal action following medical confirmation of the injury.
The allegations come amid heightened public discussion over the handling of demonstrations in several cities across India in recent days.
Raunaq Rajani Shares His Account
In a video posted on Instagram, Rajani claimed that he and his wife attended a protest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai, where they witnessed the detention of a young protester.
According to Rajani, the couple questioned the detention and began recording the interaction. He alleged that officers then approached him, leading to a physical confrontation.
Rajani said he suffered a neck sprain during the incident, while his wife initially complained of pain in her ribs.
He explained that they did not immediately pursue the matter because they believed others had experienced more serious injuries during the protests.
Medical Tests Confirmed Injury, Says Rajani
Rajani stated that Henna Mirchandani later sought medical treatment after the pain persisted.
According to him, X-rays and further medical examinations confirmed that she had sustained a rib fracture.
He alleged that the injury occurred during the confrontation at the protest.
The Headline Guardian has not independently verified the medical reports or the circumstances surrounding the injury.
Allegations Detailed in the Video
In the video, Rajani claimed that while he was being restrained, his wife attempted to intervene.
He alleged that she was pushed into a police vehicle by a person in civilian clothes and that another individual later kicked her during the incident.
The comedian included footage from the protest in an effort to support his account and said the video reflected the sequence of events as he experienced them.
The authenticity of the footage and the specific allegations have not been independently verified by The Headline Guardian.
Couple Says They Have Contacted Authorities
Rajani said the couple has informed the relevant authorities about the incident and is waiting for further communication before formally registering a First Information Report (FIR).
At the time of publication, there has been no official public response from Mumbai Police regarding the allegations made in the video.
If authorities issue a statement or an investigation is initiated, this report will be updated accordingly.
Protests Continue to Draw Attention
The incident comes amid nationwide demonstrations that have seen protests organized in multiple cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Several videos and accounts from different locations have circulated online, with allegations ranging from detentions to the use of crowd-control measures.
The handling of these protests has become a subject of political debate and public discussion.
