Mumbai Police on Thursday issued a ‘Leave India Notice’ to actor Imran Khan, directing him to leave the country by October 28.
The notice was issued under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act, citing his status as a non-Indian citizen, according to the police. The development followed his participation in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan.
Actor’s American citizenship cited in police action
Following his participation, Mumbai Police briefly detained the actor and subsequently issued a notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The notice directs the actor to leave India by October 28, following his participation in the protest at August Kranti Maidan.
Imran Khan holds an American passport, according to reports. Kirit Somaiya said he had submitted evidence to the police regarding Imran Khan’s speeches during the demonstration and his earlier remarks. Actor Imran Khan, nephew of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, participated in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan. The demonstration involved demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Mumbai Police cited his status as a non-Indian citizen while issuing the ‘Leave India Notice’ under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act. He also called for immediate police action, alleging that the actor had misused his OCI status by participating in the protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan.
