Indian Woman Detained at US Airport for 8 Hours Over Power Bank: ‘Checked by Male Officer, Stripped’

Indian entrepreneurs Shruti Chaturvedi faced a shocking ordeal after being detained on the US airport for eight hours over the powerbank in her handbag. The incident occurred at Anchorage Airport in Alaska, where an Indian Woman Shruti Detained at US Airport, searched, and interrogated by the security official, including the FBI.  Airport authorities detained her for eight hours, confined her in a cold room, and didn’t allow her to make phone calls. Shruti Chaturvedi shared her distressing experience in the social media post on X. 

Indian Woman Shruti Detained at US Airport Power Bank

Shruti, founder of India Action Project and Chaaipani, was travelling when the airport official found power bank in her handbag ‘suspicious’. After that, authorities detained her for eight hours including:

1. Physically searched by the male officer
2. Stripped of her warm clothing
3. Confined in a cold room
4. Denied access to a Restroom
5. Refused permissions to make a phone call
6. Made to miss her flight

“The worst 7 hours of my life” Shruti posted on X

Imagine being detained by Police and FBI for 8 hours, being questioned the most ridiculous things, physically checked by a male officer on camera, stripped off warm wear, mobile phone, wallet, kept in chilled room, not allowed to use a restroom, or make a single phone call, made…

— Shruti Chaturvedi 🇮🇳 (@adhicutting) April 8, 2025

She tagged the Ministry of External Affairs, seeking attention on what she called the worst experience od her life.

Rising concerns over Airport Detainment of the Indian Travelers

This incident highlights the increasing tension among international travellers face, especially under US immigration policies. Many traveller have reported being detained by  US airport security officials, often without any formal charges.

Reports also suggest that countries like germany and canada have updated their travel advisories to the USA, urging caution due to these incidents.

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A call for the Accountability and Change

The Indian Government has not yet issued an official statement over this issue. However, the incident has sparked controversy among social media users and advocates, who are now calling for:

1. Accountability from the US airport authorities 
2. Action from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
3. Clear Protocols for handling such detentions humanely

Know your Rights While Travelling:

If you usually travel internationally, especially to countries like US and other high profile countries. Here are some quick tips for you:

1. Keep your power bank in carry-on luggage 
2. Know TSA (Transportation Security Administration) rules
3. Have emergency contacts and embassy numbers saved
4. Report the mistreatments to the the airline and relevant consulates

This incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerability international travelers faces. Shruti Chaturvedi’s brave decision to speak out has spanked the global conversation around the airport security,  racial profiling, and traveler rights.