Srinagar, April 19: An American national and a local accompanying him were detained at Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after authorities found him carrying a satellite phone, sources said.
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The individual has been identified as Jeffrey Scott Prather, a resident of Montana, USA. Sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that he was intercepted during routine security checks, following which security agencies took him into custody for questioning.
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The use of satellite phones is strictly regulated in Kashmir, and possession without prior authorisation is prohibited.
Officials said a local person from Kolkata identified as Haldar Koushik (Settled in USA) accompanying him has also been detained, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the purpose of their visit and use of the device. (KDC)
