Who is Rhiya Ahir? Woman who broke internet by blocking police van at Mumbai CJP protest

A video of a young woman standing in front of a police van during a CJP protest in Mumbai has gone viral on social media, making her one of the most recognisable faces of the demonstrations. Identified as actor-model Rhiya Ahir, she later spoke about why she chose to intervene.

Rhiya Ahir, a 27-year-old model, believed the detainees were being removed unnecessarily and immediately rushed towards the vehicle to stop it.