In recent weeks, numerous travelers to India, notably those using Garmin inReach Mini satellite communicators, have been arrested due to the device's illegal status in the country. The arrests included a Canadian trail runner and a Scottish hiker, both of whom faced legal troubles after security checks revealed their devices. Despite being previously undetected while trekking, these individuals faced significant emotional and financial distress following their detentions. Historically, since 1933, GPS devices with two-way transmission capacity have been banned in India, a fact that many travelers may overlook.
I am not the only person who has fallen victim to this law, hence I felt compelled to write this post, in hope that it will save even one of you from suffering the same fate.
This incident caused Lewis a stressful week. She was released on bail, but authorities held her passport. She was ultimately freed after thousands of dollars in legal costs.
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