<p> A Russian woman and her friend were arrested by the International Airport police on Thursday for possessing a satellite mobile phone. However, they were released after completing the legal formalities.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The police arrested Volga D, 51, and her friend after a satellite mobile phone was found in their bag. Volga told the police that she was not aware of the Indian law that bans carrying such a set.<br /><br />The police imposed a fine of Rs 100 and produced them before the court which released them, said the police.<br /><br />They had come to an ayurvedic hospital in Kasaragod in Kerala a month ago for treatment. They reached the Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday night as they were scheduled to depart for Delhi from where they wanted to board a flight back to Russia, said the police.<br /><br />Not banned in Russia<br /><br />Volga had bought a mobile satellite phone in Russia and the Russian government permits its citizens to use such a phone. <br /><br />During a security check, Central Industrial Security Force sleuths recovered the phone and immediately alerted the police who rushed to the spot and detained the two. <br /><br />Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, bans the usage of such phones. Anybody with such a phone could access sensitive data. The police grew suspicious and questioned them. <br />DH News Service</p>
<p> A Russian woman and her friend were arrested by the International Airport police on Thursday for possessing a satellite mobile phone. However, they were released after completing the legal formalities.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The police arrested Volga D, 51, and her friend after a satellite mobile phone was found in their bag. Volga told the police that she was not aware of the Indian law that bans carrying such a set.<br /><br />The police imposed a fine of Rs 100 and produced them before the court which released them, said the police.<br /><br />They had come to an ayurvedic hospital in Kasaragod in Kerala a month ago for treatment. They reached the Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday night as they were scheduled to depart for Delhi from where they wanted to board a flight back to Russia, said the police.<br /><br />Not banned in Russia<br /><br />Volga had bought a mobile satellite phone in Russia and the Russian government permits its citizens to use such a phone. <br /><br />During a security check, Central Industrial Security Force sleuths recovered the phone and immediately alerted the police who rushed to the spot and detained the two. <br /><br />Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, bans the usage of such phones. Anybody with such a phone could access sensitive data. The police grew suspicious and questioned them. <br />DH News Service</p>
