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Hiker Detained in India for Bringing Prohibited Garmin GPS Device

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Hiker Detained in India for Bringing Prohibited Garmin GPS Device

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  • A **Scottish hiker named Heather** was detained at **Indira Gandhi International Airport** in Delhi for carrying a **Garmin inReach GPS** device.
  • The device is prohibited in India under the **Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933**, which restricts possession of wireless communication equipment without a license.
  • This incident marks the **second case** involving a foreign national detained over a GPS device, following a similar event in December 2024.
  • Heather shared her experience on **Instagram**, advising travelers against bringing satellite communicators to India to avoid legal issues.
  • She described being questioned by police and denied access to water during her **detention**, highlighting the strict enforcement of local laws.

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