Vloggers claim Mumbai Police stopped filming, broke camera. Video sparks outrage
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A recent encounter between Mumbai police and two vloggers in Versova has fuelled a social media debate about public filming rights and the behaviour of law enforcement officers.
A regular day of street vlogging in Versova took an unexpected turn when two content creators, Mustak Ahmed and Sara Kedare, were reportedly stopped and questioned by Mumbai Police. The situation escalated quickly, with video clips of the encounter now spreading online and drawing considerable public attention.
The incident has prompted a wave of discussion on social media, focusing on the rights of citizens in public spaces and the conduct of police during such interactions.
Mumbai-based creators Mustak Ahmed and Sara Kedare were reportedly recording a casual vlog near Versova when police officials from Versova Chowki allegedly called them over for questioning.
In clips shared later by Ahmed, a constable can be heard saying, “Mumbai mein yeh sab allowed nahi hai” (This is not allowed in Mumbai). The statement has since sparked debate over what permissions, if any, are required for filming in public areas.
Ahmed posted multiple videos on his social media accounts claiming that during the confrontation, his GoPro tripod was broken, and the device was confiscated.
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