Kashmiri activist Yana Mir accuses Delhi Customs of 'harassment' at IGI Airport

Kashmiri activist Yana Mir recently accused Delhi Customs of harassing her during a checking at IGI Airport. Mir, known as Kashmir’s first female vlogger and journalist, felt offended and described her treatment as less than welcoming, contrasting it with her perception in London as an “Indian media warrior”.

According to Mir, her reception at Delhi airport involved questioning about her shopping bags and demands for receipts. While Mir insisted she was not seeking special treatment, Delhi Customs maintained that their staff remained courteous throughout the process, following routine bag scanning procedures for international passengers.

Delhi Customs responded to Mir’s allegations by asserting that bag scanning of international passengers is a standard procedure, and Mir’s luggage was eventually scanned after she initially refused to cooperate. They emphasized the importance of treating all passengers equally, regardless of their status or profession, and shared surveillance footage to support their claims.

Mir’s experience at the airport highlighted a discrepancy between her treatment in London and Delhi. While Mir felt offended and criticized the lack of courtesy and professionalism, Delhi Customs maintained that their staff remained courteous and that Mir did not cooperate initially, leading to her luggage being scanned ultimately with the help of airline staff and Customs officers.