Posted 2/26/2024, 4:13:44 PM
Kashmiri Journalist Alleges Mistreatment by Delhi Airport Customs; Officials Deny Wrongdoing in Routine Baggage Checks
- Kashmiri journalist Yana Mir shared video alleging mistreatment by Delhi customs officials when her bags were checked at airport
- Customs department responded that bag scanning of international passengers is routine; Mir took unnecessary offense
- Customs shared video claiming Mir didn't cooperate and airline staff had to pick up her bags for scanning
- Mir recently made headlines for "I'm not Malala" remarks at UK Parliament, calling herself a "media warrior"
- Incident happened when Mir was returning to India via Delhi airport; customs denied any wrongdoing in routine baggage checks