Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Delhi Content Creator Alleges Harassment by Airport Immigration Officer
A man named Aahil Ibrani makes videos for the internet and lives in Delhi, India.
He was coming home from a trip to Thailand when he had to go through the airport immigration check.
A worker there started asking him personal questions, like where he lived and whether he lived alone.
The worker even asked if Aahil would be his friend and offered to take him to his home.
He also asked for Aahil's phone number, but Aahil said no and only offered his Instagram or Snapchat.
Aahil felt very uncomfortable and thought the worker was treating him unfairly.
He said the worker's behavior was wrong and that it didn't matter that he is gay.
So he started recording the conversation and put the videos on Instagram.
Many people saw the videos; some were upset for him, and others said he should report what happened.
Aahil Ibrani, a Delhi-based gay content creator, alleged harassment by an unnamed airport immigration officer.
The officer allegedly asked for his phone number, asked 'Will you be my friend?', and offered to drop him home.
Ibrani refused and said he could only share his Instagram ID or Snapchat account.
He began recording the interaction after it became uncomfortable and posted clips on Instagram.
The incident sparked debate, with some praising his calm response and others urging him to file a formal complaint.
- Who
- Aahil Ibrani, a Delhi-based gay content creator, and an unnamed airport immigration officer.
- What
- An immigration officer allegedly asked the creator personal questions, requested his phone number, and invited him home during an immigration check.
- When
- Earlier this month (August 2026), when Ibrani returned from Thailand; the story was published on August 13, 2026.
- Where
- At an airport immigration counter (the specific airport was not named).
- Why
- Ibrani said the officer's behavior was harassment and was wrong regardless of his sexuality.
Supporters of the creator
Social media critics and commentators
Nature of the interaction
Supporters of the creator
Ibrani called the officer's behavior 'just harassment' and said it was wrong regardless of his sexuality.
Social media critics and commentators
Some social media users blamed the creator for the incident, prompting him to state that being gay does not justify what happened.
How the situation should be handled
Supporters of the creator
Many praised Ibrani for handling the situation calmly and gently.
Social media critics and commentators
Others said he should have shown the officer's face or file a formal complaint so the officer cannot mistreat others.
- Person involved
- Aahil Ibrani, Delhi-based gay content creator
- Location
- Airport immigration counter (airport not named)
- Date of incident
- Earlier this month, on return from Thailand (August 2026)
- Reported behaviour
- Asking for phone number, inviting creator home, offering a lift
- Creator's response
- Refused all offers; offered Instagram ID or Snapchat only
- Evidence
- Videos recorded by the creator and posted on Instagram
- Publisher
- News18, August 13, 2026, 17:45 IST