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Checks outThe Reel accurately reports that actor Imran Khan, a US citizen with an OCI card, was briefly detained during a Mumbai protest against the Chief Election Commissioner and subsequently directed to leave India by October 28. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya accused Khan of violating OCI provisions and visa conditions, stating he submitted evidence regarding the actor's speeches to the police. According to o
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Actor Imran Khan has been asked to leave India by October 28 days after he participated in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in…
⚖️ Where the case stands
🗣️ Alleged
- "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." ThePrint, 2026-10-15
❓ Still open
- Investigation open: "Further administrative procedures in the matter are underway, they added." The Tribune, 2026-10-15
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Actor Imran Khan has been asked to leave India by October 28 following his participation in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.India Today
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Actor Imran Khan was briefly detained by Mumbai Police during a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.Mint
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Actor Imran Khan is an American citizen and holds an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.New Indian Express
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The Indian Express published an article reporting that actor Imran Khan was asked to leave India after protesting against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.No reliable source found for this yet.
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