Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Indian-origin doctor-YouTuber detained at Mumbai airport
Sangram Patil is a doctor and YouTuber who was born in India but now lives in London.
He was stopped at the airport in Mumbai for a long time because of a police case.
The case was filed by someone from the BJP, a political party in India, who said Patil posted something bad about the party and its leaders on social media.
Patil is known for his videos about health, education, and current affairs.
After he was released, he said he would talk to his lawyers about what to do next.
Some political leaders who are against the BJP said they did not like that Patil was stopped at the airport.
Sangram Patil, a British national of Indian origin, was detained at Mumbai airport for over 15 hours due to a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him.
The LOC was based on a First Information Report (FIR) filed by Nikhil Bhamre, the social media coordinator of the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The complaint alleged that Patil’s social media posts contained objectionable content and disinformation about the BJP and its leaders, including PM Modi.
Patil is a consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics and runs a popular YouTube channel with over 468,000 subscribers.
After his release, Patil stated that his political views were known and that he would consult with his legal team about the next steps.
- Who
- Sangram Patil, a British national of Indian origin, is a consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics and a popular YouTuber.
- What
- He was detained at Mumbai airport for over 15 hours due to a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him in connection with a police case filed in Maharashtra.
- When
- The detention occurred on Saturday morning, and the FIR was filed on December 18, 2025.
- Where
- The detention took place at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
- Why
- The detention was due to a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him based on a First Information Report (FIR) filed by Nikhil Bhamre, the social media coordinator of the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The complaint alleged that one of Patil’s social media posts contained objectionable content and disinformation about the BJP and its leaders, including PM Modi.
- Name
- Sangram Patil
- Occupation
- Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthetics, YouTuber
- Nationality
- British (Indian origin)
- Residence
- London, England
- YouTube Channel
- Dr Sangram G Patil
- YouTube Subscribers
- 468,000 (as of January 2026)
- Detention Duration
- Over 15 hours
- FIR Filed
- December 18, 2025
- Complainant
- Nikhil Bhamre (BJP's social media coordinator in Maharashtra)