Tue Apr 08 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Indian Entrepreneur Detained for Eight Hours at US Airport Over Power Bank
**Anchorage, Alaska –** Indian entrepreneur Shruti Chaturvedi alleges she was detained for eight hours by US police and the FBI at Anchorage International Airport after security personnel deemed her power bank suspicious. The incident, which resulted in Ms. Chaturvedi missing her flight, involved a physical search conducted by a male officer under camera surveillance, according to her account posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Ms. Chaturvedi, who runs the Chaipani public relations firm, claims she was subjected to extensive questioning, denied restroom access, and prevented from using her phone or contacting anyone during the eight-hour ordeal. She also alleges she was kept in a cold room and forced to remove her warm clothing. The entrepreneur, who had previously shared photos of her Alaskan trip on social media, tagged India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and the Ministry of External Affairs in her post, highlighting the severity of her experience.
The incident has sparked outrage online, raising questions about the airport security protocols and the treatment of Ms. Chaturvedi. Neither US authorities nor the Indian government have yet commented publicly on the matter. Ms. Chaturvedi’s account has prompted calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her detention.
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