On October 10, 2026, Mumbai witnessed significant unrest as over 600 individuals were detained during a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration took place at the August Kranti Maidan. Protesters called for the CEC's resignation.
The city was under heavy security, with police and other law enforcement agencies deployed in large numbers to maintain order.
- Protest location: August Kranti Maidan — a site historically significant for various movements in India.
- Security measures: Heavy police presence — aimed at controlling potential unrest during the protest.
