Two US nationals detained at Srinagar airport for possessing unauthorized satellite phones.

Two U.S. nationals were detained at Srinagar International Airport on April 19, 2026, after a satellite phone was discovered in their luggage during a routine security check. The device is restricted in the region and requires prior authorization, which the travelers reportedly lacked. Both individuals are being questioned by security agencies as part of an ongoing investigation into the purpose of their visit and the unauthorized use of the device.