Tourist’s warning after arrest in India over common device in her bag A tourist has issued a warning to fellow travellers over a common device which landed her in trouble with the law.
As she often travels solo, Tina usually carries a mini GPS device – in this case a Garmin inReach – used to signal for help or just stay in contact with others while camping or otherwise exploring where there is no mobile phone reception.
The ban encompasses satellite technology, included in the Garmin inReach Mini device, described on the company’s site as a ‘go-to connection for maintaining off-the-grid contact.
But the Garmin website does include a warning that some jurisdictions ‘regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices’, and it’s up to the user to follow relevant laws, MailOnline reports.
According to the Indian wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933, possession of wireless telegraphy equipment without a proper license is prohibited.
