Indian graduate confronted in UK over alleged sexual grooming of minor
A viral social media video has exposed a deeply troubling incident in the United Kingdom involving 27-year-old Pravna Bhatt, an Indian national accused of attempting to sexually groom a minor.
The footage shows Bhatt being cornered and questioned by local vigilantes identifying themselves as "British patriots."
During the confrontation, a visibly shaken Bhatt is seen admitting to his actions and pleading with the group for leniency and a "last chance."
Pravna Bhatt, 27, from India, currently living in Stoke-on-Trent, attempted to sexually abuse a 14-year-old British girl, caught by British patriots.
— Shunya (@Shunyaa00) June 2, 2026
He said, “It’s my first time, please forgive me, I will never do this again.”
He told the girl, “Please send some money, I want… pic.twitter.com/L55PBJdXGL
Explicit texts sent despite awareness of legal consequences
According to the report, Bhatt openly acknowledged exchanging sexually explicit messages with an individual he believed to be a 14-year-old girl.
Evidence from the digital exchange indicates he was fully aware of the illegal nature of his actions; upon learning the girl's age, he allegedly messaged, "I will go to jail," accompanied by laughing emojis.
Despite this realization, he continued the inappropriate communication, sent an explicit video of himself, and urged the minor to sneak into his room.
Attempted real-world meeting interrupted
The grooming attempt escalated from online messaging to an attempted physical encounter. Bhatt allegedly tried to borrow money from the minor to book a hotel room where they could meet.
He was reportedly intercepted and confronted by the vigilante group at the designated meeting location while waiting for the individual to arrive.
It remains unconfirmed whether the operation utilized an adult decoy profile—a standard tactic in online grooming stings—or if a minor was directly targeted.
Growing public scrutiny
Bhatt revealed during the confrontation that he moved to the UK three years ago on a student visa, graduating from the University of Leeds, and was currently residing in the country on a post-study work visa.
This incident follows a similar high-profile case from January, where another international student, Gureet Jeetesh, was arrested in Coventry under similar allegations.
These consecutive incidents have fueled intensified public debate regarding visa oversight and student conduct in the UK.
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