Overview

• Polyakov landed on North Sentinel Island on March 29, 2025, leaving offerings and recording a video before returning to the mainland.
• Indian authorities arrested him on March 31, charging him under laws prohibiting entry into restricted tribal areas to safeguard Indigenous communities.
• This was Polyakov's third attempt to reach the island, following failed efforts in October 2024 and January 2025.
• The U.S. State Department is monitoring the situation, but has not issued further comments due to privacy considerations.
• The incident has reignited discussions on the ethical and health risks of contacting uncontacted tribes, as well as the growing influence of social media-driven adventurism.