{
  "id": 13412863,
  "title": "CJP protest: Actor Imran Khan detained over demand for India poll chief’s resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/cjp-protest-actor-imran-khan-detained-over-demand-for-india-poll",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T12:36:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/cjp-protest-actor-imran-khan-detained-over-demand-for-india-poll-chiefs-resignation-1.500705742"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actor Imran Khan, a Bollywood celebrity, was taken into custody by Mumbai Police on Saturday, October 10, at August Kranti Maidan, the intended location for a demonstration organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Mumbai Police stated that the demonstration had not received prior permission, and they could not approve it due to court orders which only permit protests at Azad Maidan. CJP supporters argued that they had sent emails to the police requesting authorization, but received no reply. The police collected numerous protesters, including elderly individuals, at August Kranti Maidan and transported them to a nearby police station. Imran Khan, who claimed he was not affiliated with any group and spoke on his own behalf, was also apprehended. Nearly 1,500 individuals were similarly arrested in New Delhi in connection with the CJP's planned protest at Jantar Mantar, while prominent figures such as former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee from Trinamool Congress, and Neha Bora from All India Students’ Association were among those detained. The protest movement has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over accusations related to the Election Commission of India’s voter-roll revision process. The commission has denied any misconduct, stating that the revision is intended to remove duplicate and ineligible voters, aiming to enhance electoral accuracy.",
  "summary": "Bollywood actor Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday, October 10, at August Kranti Maidan, the proposed venue for a demonstration in support of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest call, media reports said. Mumbai Police said permission had not been sought for the demonstration and that they could not grant approval because Bombay High Court directions allow protests only at…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Supporters of jailed former Pakistani leader Imran Khan march towards capital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/supporters-of-jailed-former-pakistani-leader-imran-khan-march-towards",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:02:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Mumbai CJP Protest: Aamir Khan's Nephew & Actor Imran Khan Detained Along With Several Protesters At August Kranti Maidan | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mumbai-cjp-protest-aamir-khans-nephew-actor-imran-khan-detained-along",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:23:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Imran Khan detained in Mumbai amid CJP protest; Prakash Raj, Anurag Kashyap slam crackdown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/imran-khan-detained-in-mumbai-amid-cjp-protest-prakash-raj-anurag",
        "published": "2026-10-10T13:07:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "CJP protests: Actor Imran Khan detained in Mumbai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/cjp-protests-actor-imran-khan-detained-in-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-10-10T13:36:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Imran Khan detained in Mumbai; Prakash Raj says 'Frands how long will you stop river'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/protest-against-cec-gyanesh-kumar-imran-khan-detained-in-mumbai",
        "published": "2026-10-10T14:14:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}