Another Indian diplomat subjected to pat-down at U.S. airport

The Hindu
December 13, 2010

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Close on the heels of the news that Indian Ambassador Meera Shankar was subjected to a ‘pat-down’ search, another incident of top Indian diplomat Hardeep Puri was subjected to a pat-down search down at Houston Airport has come to light, following which India has lodged a strong protest with the U.S.

According to reports, Mr. Puri, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, was asked by airport officials to remove his turban during a security check two weeks ago at Houston Airport.

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When Mr. Puri refused to remove his turban, the officials made him to wait for over half-an-hour in a ‘holding room’.

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