Summary
A British doctor, Sangram Patil, is unable to leave India after being stopped due to an investigation over a social media post regarding a BJP politician. This investigation involves allegations of posting content that could incite hostility between groups. Patil has taken legal action to drop the case and remove the travel restriction.
Key Facts
- Sangram Patil, a doctor working with the UK's NHS, is stuck in India due to a police case against him for a Facebook post.
- He was stopped from flying back to London from Mumbai on 19 January, after a lookout circular was issued against him.
- The case involves a complaint by Nikhil Bhamre, a BJP social media handler, who claims Patil's post could incite hostility.
- Patil denies the allegations, stating his post was a simple question to government supporters.
- The legal matter is set to be heard again on 27 February.
- Patil has already been questioned by police for over 20 hours.
- UK authorities are aware of the situation and are in contact with local authorities in India.
- The complaint accuses Patil of creating enmity between communities, an offence that is bailable and carries a maximum of three years' imprisonment.
