Overview

• A 62-year-old US national was found carrying a prohibited satellite-enabled GPS tracker during a security check at Dumna Airport in Jabalpur, India.
• The device was seized by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) under India's Telecommunication Act and handed over to Khamaria Police for further investigation.
• The passenger, who claimed the device was for personal safety and location sharing with her family, was allowed to board her international flight due to her age and travel itinerary.
• Investigations revealed the device went undetected at earlier airports, raising concerns about the effectiveness of existing security checks.
• Security agencies have submitted reports to senior officials and are reviewing measures to tighten airport screening protocols for prohibited devices.