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Canadian Ultrarunner Arrested in India for Carrying Garmin InReach (2024)

by frenchman_in_ny on 10/8/25, 5:32 AM with 2 comments

  • by frenchman_in_ny on 10/8/25, 5:33 AM

    "Lewis had unknowingly violated an Indian law that requires individuals to obtain a license before owning or using a personal satellite communication device."

    I'm curious -- would iPhone 14 and up be illegal under Indian law as well, given they have the ability to sent SMS to satellites?