Overview
- An affidavit by DCP Raj Tilak Roushan says the activity may reflect a larger organised effort to malign constitutional authority and disturb public order.
- The FIR was lodged on December 18 at NM Joshi Marg police station after BJP functionary Nikhil Bhamre complained about posts on the ‘Shahar Vikas Aghadi’ Facebook page and similar content attributed to Patil.
- The Look Out Circular issued on December 22 was described as a lawful preventive measure for a foreign national accused, and Patil was detained on January 10 upon arrival in Mumbai.
- Police allege Patil posted defamatory, obscene and inflammatory material targeting the prime minister, point to possible coordination with the ‘Shahar Vikas Aghadi’ account, and note activity continued after he entered India.
- Investigators report limited cooperation on device access and account credentials, have sought data from Meta, and are examining visa compliance and potential local collaborators, with Patil’s quashing plea pending before Justice Ashwin Bhobe.