Mumbai Police has served an official notice directing Bollywood actor Imran Khan to depart from India by October 28. The administrative action follows the actor's participation in an agitation organised by CJP. The directive has sparked immediate discussions across the entertainment industry, prompting actor Saba Azad to voice strong criticism against the order while extending support to her industry colleague.
Legal Team Approaches the Bombay High Court
The US-born actor has decided to seek judicial intervention against the police order. Imran Khan's legal representatives are scheduled to approach the Bombay High Court on October 16 with a formal petition challenging the notice. According to statements from the actor's legal team, he has complied with all established laws and regulations without committing any violations, rendering the deportation notice completely unjustified.
Saba Azad Reacts Strongly on Instagram
Responding to the news on social media, actor Saba Azad, who is dating Hrithik Roshan, shared her unfiltered view on the developments. Posting the update regarding the departure notice on Instagram, she questioned the move by stating, "What! This is absolute nonsense." Her remarks underscored growing discontent within cultural circles regarding the strict measures taken by the authorities.
Participation in CJP Demonstration and Police Detention
The controversy stems from Imran Khan's presence at a recent CJP demonstration alongside his girlfriend Lekha Washington and cousin Zahaan. The protest was specifically targeted against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police intervened at the venue to manage the crowd, eventually detaining around 400 demonstrators. The actor and Lekha Washington were among those taken into custody, though law enforcement authorities released both of them after several hours.
Social Media Posts from the Police Van
During the detention, the situation was actively documented online by the participants. Imran Khan posted a photograph of himself from inside the police vehicle on Instagram, humorously adding the caption, "Looks like I am going on a drive." Alongside his post, Lekha Washington also published multiple updates, including video clips and images, showing the sequence of events during the protest and subsequent police action.
