Actor Imran Khan Reportedly Told to Leave India by October 28 After Mumbai Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; FIR Registered
Mumbai Police have reportedly served Bollywood actor Imran Khan, the nephew of Aamir Khan, a notice directing him to leave India by October 28, 2026, after he took part in a Mumbai protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Free Press Journal, India TV and NewsBytes report the notice, citing sources and information available to them.
Note: Wipidia has not seen the notice itself or an official statement from Mumbai Police, and Khan's response to the notice was not available in the reports reviewed.
What is reported
- The protest: Imran Khan took part in a demonstration at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan on Saturday, October 10, which demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the controversy around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. NewsBytes says hundreds of people attended and Khan was among those detained.
- The notice: India TV says action was taken under the relevant provision of the Immigration Act for allegedly participating in a protest in India despite not being an Indian citizen. The reports reviewed did not name the specific section.
- His status: 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, per India TV.
- The FIR: Free Press Journal reports that Mumbai Police also registered an FIR at Gamdevi Police Station in connection with the protest involving Khan and others who were detained.
- The complaint: NewsBytes reports that BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint alleging that Khan holds foreign citizenship and an OCI card and violated rules by joining a political protest. Somaiya has reportedly sought a Look Out Circular (LOC) to stop Khan from leaving India until the investigation is complete. The notice to leave the country and a request to prevent him from leaving appear to pull in opposite directions, and the reports do not explain how the two fit together.
Khan's side
After his detention, Khan posted a photo of himself inside a police van with a humorous caption, and a video showed him saying "Jai Hind" to police officers, according to Free Press Journal. NewsBytes says he told reporters he attended as an individual and not on behalf of any political organisation.
The wider context
The Mumbai demonstration was part of nationwide protests over the SIR and allegations of voter-roll manipulation, which the Election Commission rejects. Earlier this week the Supreme Court issued contempt notices over the handling of the CJP's Delhi protest on the same day. The Mumbai case raises a separate question about what political activity OCI cardholders and other non-citizens may take part in. NewsBytes notes that whether Khan's participation broke any rules is for the competent authorities to decide.
What to watch
- An official statement from Mumbai Police or the Ministry of Home Affairs confirming the notice and the legal provision used.
- Khan's response, and whether he challenges the notice in court.
- The status of the FIR at Gamdevi Police Station.
- Any decision on the reported request for a Look Out Circular.
Quick Facts
| Person | Imran Khan, actor, nephew of Aamir Khan |
| Citizenship | US citizen by birth; Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder |
| Reported notice | Leave India by October 28, 2026 |
| Reported legal basis | A provision of the Immigration Act (section not named) |
| Protest | August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai, October 10, 2026 |
| Demand at protest | Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR |
| FIR | Registered at Gamdevi Police Station |
| Complaint | By BJP leader Kirit Somaiya; LOC reportedly sought |
| Khan's stated position | Attended as an individual, not for any political group |
| Official confirmation | Not seen by Wipidia |
This is a developing story based on reports from Free Press Journal, India TV and NewsBytes as of October 15, 2026, and may be updated.