A video featuring actor Imran Khan has attracted online attention after he was reportedly detained alongside several demonstrators during a protest at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan.
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Imran Khan detained at Mumbai CJP protest along with several protesters (PC: Twitter)
Actor Imran Khan, nephew of Bollywood’s MrPerfectionist Aamir Khan, was reportedly detained during a protest in Mumbai on SaturdayThe demonstration was held in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over concerns about electoral roll revisionsA video purportedly showing the actor being escorted towards a police vehicle surfaced on social mediaThe protest also led to detentions in several parts of Mumbai and Delhi, with police increasing security to prevent unauthorised gatherings and maintain law and order.
Imran Khan detained during CJP protest in Mumbai
Imran Khan was reportedly among several demonstrators detained during protests at August Kranti Maidan and other locations in MumbaiAccording to reports, police took action against people who had gathered to show solidarity with the CJP demonstration planned at Jantar Mantar in New DelhiA video allegedly showing the actor being escorted by police personnel towards a vehicle began circulating online.
Multiple reports also stated that more than 400 people were detained during the demonstrations in MumbaiThe police action took place at multiple locations as protesters gathered to support the movement and raise concerns about the electoral process.
Check out viral video of Imran Khan here
BIG BREAKING
Bollywood actor Imran Khan DETAINED by Mumbai Police at August Kranti Maidan for attempting to gather in support of CJP’s unauthorized protest call.
=> Mumbai Police had DENIED permission for the demonstrationhttps://t.co/n50ffZnwbz
— Megh Updates ™ (@MeghUpdates) October 10, 2026
Why were protesters demanding the CEC’s resignation?
The CJP demonstration targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh KumarProtesters demanded his resignation over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls and raised concerns about transparency in the processThe dispute centres on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter listsThe protesting group has alleged irregularities and possible vote manipulationThese remain allegations raised by protesters and should not be treated as established findings.
Tushar Gandhi and other protesters detained in Mumbai
Imran Khan was not the only prominent person reportedly detained in MumbaiActivist Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great-grandson, was detained earlier in the day while heading towards August Kranti Maidan to participate in the demonstrationPolice also detained workers associated with the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi after a protest near Hutatma ChowkAdditional security personnel were deployed at several locations as authorities sought to prevent gatherings without the required permission.
CJP leaders and other figures detained in Delhi
The demonstrations also saw police action in DelhiAccording to reports, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police after arriving at the New Delhi airport from MumbaiThey were reportedly taken into custody inside a commercial aircraft.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was also reportedly detained at his residence in GurugramReports further mentioned detentions involving political leaders and activists, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leaders Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj, AISA president Neha Bora and activist Radhika Ganesh in Chennai along with several other content creators have also been detained.
Security tightened across Mumbai
Mumbai Police increased security at important locations, including Shivaji Park in Dadar, Flora Fountain in South Mumbai and Hutatma ChowkAdditional personnel were deployed to prevent unauthorised gatherings and maintain order as demonstrations continued.
