Goa, July 23 -- A video of a young woman standing in front of a Mumbai Police van during protests over the alleged NEET paper leak has gone viral, making her one of the most recognisable faces of the demonstrations. The incident took place at Shivaji Park in Dadar as police detained protesters participating in rallies organised in support of the nationwide agitation.

The woman, identified as model Rhiya Ahir, is seen standing directly in the path of a police vehicle with one hand raised, refusing to move as the van attempted to leave. Protesters gathered behind her, raising slogans against the police action and the Union government. The visuals, recorded during heavy rain, have been widely shared across social media platforms.

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