India, Oct. 15 -- Mumbai Police has directed actor Imran Khan, nephew of Aamir Khan, to leave India by October 28 over his participation in a protest at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan. The demonstration called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and Khan was detained by police during the protest.

According to Mumbai Police, action has been initiated against the actor under the relevant provision of the Immigration Act, as he is not an Indian citizen and allegedly took part in the protest.

Imran is reportedly a US citizen and holds an OCI card (Overseas Citizen of India).

Earlier, former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya had written to Mumbai police seeking action against Imran for taking part in the protest held in Mumb...