Indian passport validity
Arunachal Woman's 18-Hour Shanghai Airport Ordeal: How China's Social Media Ban Prevented Help
Nov 25, 2025 07:44 pm CST
An Arunachal Pradesh-born UK resident, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport as valid. China's internet restrictions prevented her from contacting family or the Indian embassy, highlighting how social media bans can exacerbate international travel incidents.
India Lodges Strong Protest After Chinese Officials Detain Arunachal Woman During Airport Transit
Nov 25, 2025 01:52 am CST
India has filed a formal diplomatic protest after an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for over 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong International Airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her passport, claiming her birthplace was "Chinese territory." The incident, which occurred during a simple layover, has escalated into a significant diplomatic row with India calling China's actions "ludicrous" and a violation of international aviation conventions.
Indian Woman from Arunachal Pradesh Detained for 18 Hours at Shanghai Airport Over Passport Dispute
Nov 24, 2025 03:37 pm CST
An Arunachal Pradesh woman was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai airport after Chinese authorities claimed her Indian passport was invalid because her birthplace is allegedly "Chinese territory." Despite having valid travel documents, she faced harassment and was only released after intervention from the Indian Consulate, highlighting ongoing territorial disputes between India and China.