Sunday, November 13, 2011

US apologizes for frisking Ex-leader of India

India has complained after the ex-leader of Delhi was frisked on board an aircraft. At one point his shoes and jacket were taken from him. The incident happened after Mr. Kalam had taken his seat onboard at the JFK airport. This is not the first occurrence. India has complained about the treatment of other dignitaries by the US air staff. Mr. Kalam has been frisked flying between the US and India twice. Protocol exempts former presidents and other dignitaries from these searches. The US expressed their deep apology to the ex-leader, as regarded by the Press Trust of India: " We deeply regret the inconvenience that resulted for him."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15711135

By Carmen Brodnax

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