'Arunachal Pradesh part of China': Indian flyer detained for 18 hrs at Shanghai airport; passport called ‘invalid’
An Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport. Chinese immigration officials deemed her Indian passport invalid, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China. Her passport was seized, and she was denied onward travel. Consular intervention eventually secured her release. The incident has sparked strong reactions and calls for diplomatic action.
An Indian national from Arunachal Pradesh faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport. Chinese immigration officials deemed her Indian passport invalid, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China. Her passport was seized, and she was denied onward travel. Consular intervention eventually secured her release. The incident has sparked strong reactions and calls for diplomatic action.
