2 US citizens carrying satellite communicator detained at Srinagar airport
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Two US citizens were detained at Srinagar airport after security personnel discovered a Garmin satellite communicator and GPS device in their luggage during routine screening. One traveller, identified as Jeffry Scott Prather, and his fellow US citizen companion were handed over to Jammu and Kashmir Police for questioning. The satellite devices, which operate via the Iridium network, are prohibited in India without government authorization.
Key Entities
Jeffry Scott PratherUS citizensSrinagar airportJammu and Kashmir PoliceGarmin satellite communicatorIridium networkIndian Telegraph Act