Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday claimed to have apprehended a Bengaluru-bound passenger on Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) for allegedly carrying an unauthorised satellite phone in his luggage.
According to officials, the accused is identified as T Sharma, a resident of Bengaluru, was on Monday apprehended by CISF while a satellite phone was detected in his luggage during baggage check. “We have handed over the man to the Delhi Police as carrying a satellite phone is banned under law for further investigation,” said official.
This is the sixth arrest of a person carrying satellite phone reported so far in last two months. The satellite communication gadget is only allowed for defense and other authorised personnel.