Politics
India orders actor Imran Khan to leave the country after protest
October 15, 2026 at 04:57 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 8 hours
Indian authorities have ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by 28 October after he joined a Mumbai protest over the chief election commissioner.
- US citizen Khan, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India card, joined the 10 October protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan.
- Police served Khan a departure notice through the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office, saying he protested despite not being an Indian citizen.
- Khan's lawyer said the actor will challenge the notice before the Bombay High Court, arguing no rule prohibits OCI cardholders from protesting.
- BJP leader Kirit Somaiya lodged a complaint accusing Khan of involvement in a conspiracy to spread anarchy in India.