A distressing incident unfolded at Shanghai Airport when a woman from India’s Arunachal Pradesh was detained for over 18 hours. Staff at the airport challenged the validity of her Indian passport, citing claims that Arunachal Pradesh is Chinese territory. The woman, Pema Wang Thongdok, shared her ordeal on social media, detailing the hours of distress and questioning she endured. She stated that immigration officials and airline representatives asserted her passport was invalid due to her birthplace. She publicly sought intervention from key Indian government figures, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and a Union Minister. The incident quickly ignited outrage online, with numerous social media users condemning the actions and demanding an official response from the Indian government. Many expressed solidarity with the woman and labeled the incident as highly disrespectful.
