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    Two US Nationals Detained at Srinagar Airport After Illegal Satellite Phone Found in Luggage

    Security officials at Srinagar International Airport detained two US Nationals on Sunday, April 19, 2026, after a prohibited satellite phone was discovered in their luggage during routine pre-boarding checks. Incident Overview The discovery occurred during a standard X-ray screening of baggage. According to official reports, the device—a Garmin satellite phone—was found in the possession of Jeffrey Scott Prather, a resident of Montana, USA. He was accompanied by Haldar Koushik, a resident of Kolkata, who was also taken into custody for questioning. Following the recovery, both men were intercepted by airport security and subsequently handed over to the local police for

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