India, June 5 -- 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."

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.

Despite this realization, he continued the inappropriate commun...