A social media influencer who is popular on social media as ‘The Skin Doctor’ was arrested for allegedly posting tweets against the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur.
ANI, in a tweet citing Delhi Police sources, said that the person behind the viral persona, Dr Neelam Singh, was arrested after a complaint was lodged at a Delhi police station.
“According to sources, a complaint in the matter was lodged at Vasant Kunj Police Station on behalf of the Kapur family, following which the police initiated action and arrested the accused influencer. Further investigation in the case is underway,” the news agency shared on X.
‘The Skin Doctor’: 5 things on Dr Neelam Singh:
Why the alias ‘The Skin Doctor’?
Dr Neelam Singh manages profiles on several social media platforms under the alias “The Skin Doctor”. The influencer's Instagram bio says: “A socio-politically aware dermatologist”. The YouTube bio reads: “A Dermatologist speaking on social issues.”
Quick glance at the content :
In addition to skin-related content, the influencer is vocal about the political scene in India. The individual is known for posting right-wing political narratives.
Strong social media following:
{{/usCountry}}In addition to skin-related content, the influencer is vocal about the political scene in India. The individual is known for posting right-wing political narratives.
Strong social media following:
{{/usCountry}}At the time of writing this report, ‘The Skin Doctor’ had over 9 lakh followers on X, more than 1 lakh followers on Instagram, and close to 1.3 lakh subscribers on YouTube.
High-profile followers:
According to the X profile, the influencer is being followed by several high-profile figures across industries, including politicians, journalists, businesspeople, and other influencers.
Why was he arrested?
Dr Neelam Singh was arrested for allegedly posting objectionable posts against the late Sunjay Kapur's family. In a now-deleted tweet, the influencer alleged that the time of the late industrialist’s death was suspicious and raised questions about his will.
Did he get bail?
Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani tweeted that Singh was granted bail about five hours after being arrested. He claimed that the influencer was arrested over a “baseless and frivolous case”.
Controversy after Sunjay Kapoor's death:
Sunjay Kapoor, the chairman of the auto components company Sona Comstar, died in London on June 12, 2025. Though his death was ruled as natural, the matter took a controversial turn when his mother sought a criminal investigation. She alleged that there were “unexplained circumstances” surrounding his death. Further raising allegations linked to the family-run business and the matter of inheritance.
What followed his demise was an inheritance dispute within the family of a late businessman. Karisma Kapoor's children are also involved in the matter after they demanded their 'rightful share' in their late father Sunjay Kapur's estate and moved the Delhi High Court against their stepmother, Priya Sachdev.
Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor got married in 2003. However, the couple divorced in 2016. After the separation, Sunjay Kapur married Priya Sachdev.