Legal action against Imran Khan
Bollywood actor Imran Khan, who is Aamir Khan's nephew, is embroiled in a legal dispute. Mumbai Police has issued him an official notice, ordering him to leave India by October 28. The action was taken when Imran participated in a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was organized at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, where Imran was also detained by the police.
Action under Migration Act
According to sources, action has been taken against Imran under the Immigration Act. He is accused of participating in a protest in India despite not being an Indian citizen. In the notice he has been clearly instructed to leave the country by October 28.
Citizenship status of Imran Khan
Imran Khan is a US citizen by birth and holds an 'Overseas Citizen of India' (OCI) card, which allows him to live and work in India. His citizenship status has become a topic of discussion due to the recent controversy.
October 10 protest
On October 10, Imran Khan participated in a protest at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, after which he was detained by the police. The demonstration was organized by 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP), demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Imran was detained at 5:20 pm on 10 October. After this, he shared a photo from inside the police van on Instagram and wrote, “Looks like I'm going for a drive.”
purpose of protest
Imran's cousin and 'Made in Heaven' actor Zain Khan was also involved in the protest, who was also detained. Imran said, “I have no demands. I have come here as a citizen.”
This demonstration was organized under the banner of 'We, the People of India'. The police had increased security and installed barricades even before the demonstration.