Dr. Sangram Patil Detained Again by Mumbai Police, Barred from London Travel
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News18•19-01-2026, 15:39
Dr. Sangram Patil Detained Again by Mumbai Police, Barred from London Travel
- •Dr. Sangram Patil, a British-Indian doctor known for his COVID-era support and democratic activism, was again taken into custody by Mumbai Police for questioning.
- •He was detained on Monday morning at Mumbai Airport as he and his family were preparing to depart for London, following a previous 15-hour interrogation last week.
- •Patil, originally from Jalgaon and practicing medicine in Britain, is known for his outspoken criticism of Indian government decisions on social media.
- •A circular notice has been issued against him, and a case under section 353/2 registered based on a complaint by Nikhil Shyamrao Bhamre of BJP Maharashtra Pradesh, alleging objectionable social media content against BJP leaders.
- •Patil stated he would seek justice in court, claiming harassment of a foreign national under questioning violates international court rules, despite no NC offense against him.
Why It Matters: Dr. Sangram Patil, a vocal critic of Indian politics, faces repeated police detention, hindering his travel to London.
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