Indian Entrepreneur Detained for 8 Hours at Anchorage Airport Over Power Bank

Shruti Chaturvedi describes invasive searches, denied rights, and missed flight, sparking scrutiny of U.S. airport security protocols.

Shruti Chaturvedi, an Indian entrepreneur, was detained for eight hours at Anchorage Airport after her power bank was deemed suspicious by security personnel.
During the detention, she was subjected to invasive searches, including a strip search by a male officer on camera, and denied access to basic amenities such as a restroom or phone call.
Her mobile phone and wallet were confiscated, and she was kept in a cold room, ultimately causing her to miss her flight.
Chaturvedi took to social media to share her ordeal, tagging Indian government officials, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, to seek intervention.
The incident has drawn attention to U.S. airport security practices and immigration policies, raising concerns about the balance between security measures and individual rights.