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Kerala Vlogger Claims Arrest in Afghanistan, Later Clarifies Safety
Arunima I P, a travel vlogger from Kerala, initially posted on social media claiming she was arrested by the 'Mujahideen' in Afghanistan. She later clarified that she was safe and had only been interrogated by authorities in Bamyan. The interrogation reportedly occurred because she was traveling solo without a male escort or guide. Local support helped her continue her travels.
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- Centre (2): Hindustan Times, The Times of India