Actor Imran Khan Detained in Mumbai During Protest

Actor Imran Khan was detained by police in Mumbai on October 10, 2026, during demonstrations at August Kranti Maidan linked to the Cockroach Janata Party. The actor and his girlfriend, actor Lekha Washington, were among more than 400 individuals held by authorities during the police crackdown. The protests centered on demands involving India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Prior to his detention, Khan stated that he participated in the demonstration as a private citizen to observe why public movement and voices were restricted by authorities. Members of the Cockroach Janata Party organized the protests to voice their demands regarding the Chief Election Commissioner. Police moved across Mumbai to restrict unauthorized gatherings at the site and other locations.

Following the police action, reports indicated that detained participants were transported in official vehicles. Members of the organization stated that they lacked immediate information regarding the specific whereabouts of several detained leaders. The demonstrations in Mumbai coincided with related protests occurring concurrently at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.