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BJP Leader Kirit Somaiya Seeks Look Out Notice Against Actor Imran Khan Amid Protests
- •BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and immigration authorities to issue a Look Out Circular against actor Imran Khan.
- •Somaiya requested that Khan be barred from leaving India until a Mumbai police case and inquiry into his complaint are completed.
- •The demand follows a protest at Mumbai August Kranti Maidan on October 10 where demonstrators called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •Gamdevi Police Station registered an FIR regarding the protest without permission, naming Khan who was detained at the venue.
- •Somaiya noted that Khan is a US citizen holding an OCI card, urging authorities to check for potential violations under the Citizenship Act and Foreigners Act.
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BJP leader Kirit Somaiya requested a Look Out Circular and travel restrictions against actor Imran Khan following his participation in an unauthorized October 10 protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan. The demonstration, organized by the Cockroach Janata Party, called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and resulted in an FIR being registered at the Gamdevi Police Station.
Somaiya urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and immigration authorities to bar Khan from traveling abroad under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. He also asked authorities to evaluate whether Khan's participation in the protest warrants action under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955, given that the actor is reportedly a US citizen holding an Overseas Citizen of India card.
Somaiya sent a letter to Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan asking the Ministry of Home Affairs to issue directions preventing Khan from leaving the country. Additionally, he requested the Bureau of Immigration to issue a Look Out Circular and immediately alert the Gamdevi Police Station if the actor attempts to travel abroad.
