Key Takeaways
- Indian authorities have asked Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by October 28.
- Khan participated in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner in Mumbai.
- The actor is a US citizen and was given a deadline to vacate the country.
Indian authorities have ordered Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by the end of October 28, following his participation in a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, local media reported.
Khan, 43, is a US citizen and has faced criticism for his involvement in the political rally, which took place in Mumbai on October 10.
According to the Indian Express, Khan was given a notice to leave the country based on a complaint filed against him by a local police station, alleging that he had breached immigration laws by participating in a political protest.
The Foreigners Regional Registration Office, a federal government agency, sent the notice to Khan, who is a nephew of actor Aamir Khan and has acted in several hit Bollywood films from 2008 to 2015.
On the day of the protest, Khan posted a picture on Instagram showing him posing with a victory sign in the back of what appeared to be a police van, adding the caption, 'Apparently I’m going for a drive.'
Khan did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters, and his current whereabouts are unknown.
The move comes amid ongoing tensions in India, with the government facing criticism over voter list revisions that opponents say favour the ruling party.
The incident highlights the complex relationship between Bollywood actors and politics in India, where many stars have used their public platforms to voice their opinions on various issues.
