UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
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.
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