Actor Imran Khan among several detained in Mumbai for supporting CJP protest

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What happened

Actor Imran Khan was among many detained by Mumbai Police during a protest supporting the Cockroach Janata Party.

Protesters gathered near Nana Chowk, leading to their detention as police restricted movement in the area.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:53:51 UTC.

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  1. Founder of India's 'Cockroach' movement among hundreds detained amid mass protest

  2. 'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

  3. Actor Imran Khan among several detained in Mumbai for supporting CJP protest

  4. India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest

  5. India protests: New 'cockroach' movement leader named

  6. Mamata, Kejriwal and 7,000 protesters released; CJP leaders still in detention

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