Imran Khan’s lawyer has said that the actor will move the Bombay High Court against a notice issued asking him to leave the country. He said rules do not prohibit OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders from participating in a protest.
Following his detention, the actor shared a picture of himself apparently seated inside a police van, accompanied by the caption, “Apparently I’m going for a drive.”Speaking to the media, Khan said he had come to the location as a citizen of Mumbai and was not present with any specific demands.
He also called for immediate police action, alleging that Khan had misused his OCI status by participating in what he described as an illegal political agitation. He alleged that the actor, whom he described as an American citizen holding an OCI card, had misused his status by participating in the protest. “The citizens of India cannot tolerate the political extremism that Imran Khan has been displaying during his recent stay in the country. He is an American citizen holding an OCI card, yet he has attempted to misuse his status. The demonstration called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and Khan was detained by police during the protest.
Earlier reporting noted: Actor Imran Khan receives notice from Mumbai Police to leave India by October 28 after he took part in Mumbai protests Mumbai Police has directed actor Imran Khan, nephew of Aamir Khan, to leave India by October 28 over his participation in a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan. 2 Sections Invoked Asking Him To Leave India Actor Imran Khan Is US Citizen. 2 Sections Invoked Asking Him To Leave India
Somaiya said he had submitted evidence to the police regarding the actor’s speeches during the demonstration and his earlier remarks. Earlier reporting noted: According to Mumbai Police, action has been initiated against the actor under the relevant provision of the Immigration Act, as he is not an Indian citizen and allegedly took part in the protest.
Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya had demanded the immediate arrest and deportation of actor Imran Khan over his participation in a protest in Mumbai, alleging violations of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) provisions and visa conditions. Earlier reporting noted: Actor Imran Khan Is US Citizen. Today, we submitted all proofs and evidence to the police regarding his conduct—specifically the speeches he delivered during the protest and his earlier comments,” Somaiya said.
