{
  "id": 14632610,
  "title": "‘Set an example’: BJP’s Somaiya, whose complaint got actor Imran Khan exit notice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/set-an-example-bjps-somaiya-whose-complaint-got-actor-imran-khan-exit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T06:49:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/set-an-example-bjp-kirit-somaiya-complaint-imran-khan-exit-notice-10922652/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, whose complaint prompted actor Imran Khan to receive an exit notice from India, expressed his belief that the actor should be deported to \"set an example\" for foreigners and funders who he claims are attempting to destabilize the nation. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) issued a notice to Khan, demanding his departure by October 28, alleging he breached the Foreigners Act by attending a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at August Kranti Maidan on October 10. Somaiya alleged that foreigners and foreign funding were used in various protests to undermine India's political system and incite anarchy. \"In that context, the question then arises: why was actor Imran Khan, who is a foreign citizen, participating in the protest? As a foreigner, he knew well that he cannot participate in any political activities in India,\" he stated. Somaiya welcomed the notice, emphasizing that those attempting to defame India should not be tolerated. He did not name any funders or present evidence for his claim of foreign funding.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kirit Somaiya wants actor Imran Khan deported as example.",
    "FRRO gave Khan 28 October deadline to leave India.",
    "Somaiya claims foreigners fund destabilization of India."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ProPakistani",
        "title": "Actor Imran Khan to Leave His Country This Month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/actor-imran-khan-to-leave-his-country-this-month",
        "published": "2026-10-15T08:03:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Imran Khan Gets 'Leave India' Notice: Here Are The Legal Sections Under Which Directive Has Been Issued To Actor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/imran-khan-gets-leave-india-notice-here-are-the-legal-sections-under",
        "published": "2026-10-15T08:08:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}