Dr. Neelam Singh, popularly known as 'The Skin Doctor', has isued a statement a day after he was arrested over alleged posts against Sunjay Kapur's family after the businessman's death.
In a post on X, Singh wrote, "Yesterday was a long day. I was called for questioning in connection with a case that I believed had no merit, and I attended the questioning to present my version. However, the police arrested me at 5.30 PM. I was granted bail at 10 PM, and the Hon’ble Duty Judge clearly stated that he saw no offence in the case. He also said that he saw no mens rea and failed to understand why I had even been arrested."
While thanking lawyers, he wrote, "Thankful to the many people, both online and offline, who supported me. I’m truly grateful. Of course, there are many who dislike you and use such opportunities to strike harder when you are down, but that’s fair game. It was your day, and you took it. I can take those blows and come back. At times like these, one realises the importance of ideological support. The people who stood by me at the most crucial juncture were neither close friends nor relatives, but those with whom I am bound by ideology. And it delivered for me when it mattered most."
He further added, "This incident has added many new layers of perspective, most importantly the ones we usually miss in the melee of day-to-day social media discourse."
Singh said he will elaborate on the "specifics of this case another day".
Dr. Neelam Singh is a dermatologist who has a strong presence on social media platforms. His Instagram bio states, "A socio-politically aware dermatologist".
In addition to skin-related content, The Skin Doctor is vocal about the political scene in India.
All about Sunjay Kapur case
Sunjay Kapur, chairman of auto components company Sona Comstar and former spouse of actor Karisma Kapoor, passed away while playing polo in London on June 12. Medical findings later confirmed the death was natural and caused by cardiac-related issues.
Following Sunjay's death a tussle over his will ensued. Meanwhile, the businessman's mother moved Supreme Court with a fresh plea seeking directions that Priya Sachdev Kapur, the third wife of Kapur, along with certain other respondents, be restrained from interfering with the functioning of the "RK Family Trust" till the pendency of the Mediation Proceedings initiated by the apex court on May 7. The legal proceedings over control of the estate and assets are pending before the Delhi High Court.
