India Demands Assurances After Traveler’s Shanghai Airport Ordeal

Indian citizens are being advised to exercise caution when traveling to China following a deeply concerning incident at Shanghai airport involving a woman from Arunachal Pradesh. The traveler was reportedly detained for over 18 hours, reportedly facing disrespectful treatment and being pressured to consider a Chinese passport. In response, India has formally requested assurances from Beijing that its citizens will not face harassment, undue scrutiny, or arbitrary detentions. This situation arises at a sensitive time, as both nations attempt to reset their relationship following border tensions and have recently restarted direct flight services. India reiterates its firm stance that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India and dismisses any territorial claims. Diplomatic protests have been lodged, asserting that the incident may violate international aviation protocols. The government is focused on ensuring that international travel norms are respected and that Indian travelers are afforded dignity and safe passage through Chinese airports.