Comedian Masoom Rajwani Questioning Cops at IIT Bombay Protest: ‘What Did I Do?’

A distressed comedian being held by police during a protest.
  • What’s Inside: The scene at the IIT Bombay protest, Masoom Rajwani’s detention, and our thoughts.

We just saw some really upsetting news. Comedian Masoom Rajwani was seen yelling, ‘What did I do?’ as police officers were manhandling him. This happened during a protest at IIT Bombay.

It was a candlelight vigil. People gathered to remember Sahil Wakode, a student from IIT Bombay who passed away. Masoom was there with others. Suddenly, the police came and detained them.

Imagine the scene. The dim glow of candles, the quiet solemnity of the moment. Then, chaos. The vibe shifts from peaceful remembrance to something harsh and scary. The visuals must have been intense.

It’s hard to see anyone being treated like that. Especially when they are just there to show support. Masoom’s question is simple. It’s the same question anyone would ask in that situation.

We wonder what the police were thinking. Why the rough handling? It doesn’t feel right.

Our Take

This whole situation has us feeling a bit sad and angry. It’s never okay to see people treated with such disrespect, especially during a time of mourning. We hope for answers and for things to be handled more humanely next time.