People use gadgets to make life easier, but sometimes gadgets can also increase problems. One such gadget is the satellite phone. There is no restriction on its use in many countries of the world, but if used in India, it can even send you to jail. This has happened with many people. The latest case is related to a female hiker from Scotland. He was arrested at Delhi International Airport for possessing a satellite device.
Why was the arrest made?
This hiker told that she wanted to go to Rishikesh from Delhi. During the security check, a satellite device was found with him. After this the security officials handed him over to the police. The hiker told that he was released after several hours of interrogation. The woman has appealed to people not to bring any kind of satellite communicator to India. For information, let us tell you that satellite transmitter can work even in remote areas. This is very useful during natural disasters.
The matter had come to light earlier also
This is not the first case of someone being arrested for possessing a satellite device. Last month, a Czech Republic citizen was arrested in Goa. He had a GPS device with a satellite transmitter attached to it. Let us tell you that according to Indian law, it is prohibited to possess any satellite transmitter or phone without a license. If anyone is found to have such a device without a license, he can be arrested.
Considered a threat to national security
Under the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, common people of India cannot own or use satellite phones. This may pose a threat to national security. Therefore there is a ban on its possession.
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