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

US Nationals Detained at Srinagar Airport

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