Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says

Indian authorities have issued a request for Bollywood actor Imran Khan to depart the country by the end of the month, alleging he contravened immigration regulations following his attendance at a protest against the election commission chief, according to local media on Thursday. The 43-year-old, who is a US citizen, was informed by the Indian Express that violating Indian law could result in consequences for foreign nationals who engage in political protests.

Khan was given until October 28 to exit the nation, as reported by the Times of India. The actor joined a rally in Mumbai on October 10, advocating for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over voter list changes that critics and opposition parties claim favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Imran Khan shared his intention to go on a drive on Instagram that day, accompanied by a photograph of him holding a victory sign in the back of what appeared to be a police vehicle.

Upon receiving a complaint, a police station in Mumbai filed an accusation against Khan for breaching the law, leading the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, a federal agency responsible for monitoring foreign nationals in India, to send him a notice to leave based on the complaint, as stated by the Indian Express. Khan has not yet responded to a request for comment from Reuters.

Imran Khan is a nephew of acclaimed actor Aamir Khan and has been involved in several successful Bollywood films from 2008 to 2015 before abruptly retiring from acting.