Mumbai, Oct. 15 -- AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Thursday criticised the BJP over the controversy surrounding a Mumbai Police notice directing actor Imran Khan to 'leave India' following his participation in the CJP-led protest at August Kranti Maidan, alleging that the reaction reflected what he described as "Muslim-phobia" among BJP supporters.

His remarks were followed by the Mumbai police, which issued a 'Leave India' notice to actor Khan, nephew of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, directing him to leave the country by October 28. As per reports, Imran Khan holds an American passport.

The actor had participated in a protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. ...