Mumbai police have issued actor Imran Khan a notice to leave the country after he attended a Cockroach Janata Party protest in Mumbai on 10 October. The action has drawn sharp criticism from CJP founder Abhijit Deepke, who questioned the treatment of Khan as an OCI cardholder.
The notice followed a demonstration at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan. Participants were seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a dispute linked to the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR. The protest supported a CJP-led movement taking place in Delhi.
Police detained Imran Khan and a large number of other participants during the demonstration. Security was strengthened around August Kranti Maidan and nearby areas, while barricades were installed to control the gathering. Videos showing Khan being taken into a police vehicle later circulated widely on social media.
The actor was subsequently released. Mumbai police later registered an FIR against Khan and others in connection with the protest. Khan has received a copy of the latest notice.
Action under immigration law
The police action against Khan has been taken under Sections 7 and 29 of the Immigration and Foreign Act, according to the report. The notice comes after his participation in the protest while being described as a foreign citizen and an OCI cardholder.
The development has brought the earlier detention and FIR back into public discussion. The immediate issue is now the immigration-related proceedings connected with Khan's presence at the August Kranti Maidan demonstration.
Abhijit Deepke's criticism
Deepke criticised the notice in a on X while referring to American singer Mary Millben. He wrote that Millben could speak in support of the Bharatiya Janata Party, while Imran Khan, an OCI cardholder, could not speak against the BJP.
Deepke ended with a salute emoji, presenting it as a sarcastic objection to the police action. His comments added a political response to the legal action already taken after the protest.
The report also identifies Khan as actor Aamir Khan's nephew. His participation in the October demonstration, detention, subsequent release, FIR and immigration notice are all part of the same sequence of events described in the report.
Conclusion
Mumbai police have issued Imran Khan an immigration-related notice after his participation in the 10 October protest at August Kranti Maidan. The action followed his detention and an FIR, while Abhijit Deepke has publicly criticised the decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why did Mumbai police issue Imran Khan a notice?
The notice followed his participation in a protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan on 10 October.
Q. What was the protest about?
Demonstrators were demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over a dispute connected with SIR.
Q. Was Imran Khan detained during the protest?
Yes. Mumbai police detained Khan along with a large number of other participants before later releasing him.
Q. Was an FIR registered?
Yes. Mumbai police registered an FIR against Khan and others in connection with the demonstration.
Q. Which legal provisions were cited?
The report says action was taken under Sections 7 and 29 of the Immigration and Foreign Act.
Q. Who criticised the notice?
CJP founder Abhijit Deepke criticised the action in a on X and referred to Mary Millben and the BJP.
Q. Has Khan received the notice?
Yes. The report says Khan received a copy of the notice.
