Actor Imran Khan told to leave India by Oct 28 for protesting against CEC Gyanesh
Actor Imran Khan has been ordered to leave India by October 28 after being detained for participating in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Mumbai Police issued the notice citing his status as a non-Indian citizen.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the legal risks for foreign nationals participating in political protests in India and reflects broader tensions surrounding recent civil unrest.
NEW DELHI: Actor Imran Khan has been asked by Mumbai Police to leave India by October 28, news agency ANI reported quoting police on Thursday.According to Mumbai Police, a 'Leave India Notice' has been issued to actor Imran Khan under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, citing his status as a non-Indian citizen.Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan had taken part in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Police had also briefly detained him during the protest.The Delhi Belly actor also shared a picture on social media showing him sitting inside a police van.Mumbai Police said action…
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