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New airport scanners couldn't see through sikh turbans

Washington, Usa - They have been warned that they could now face 100% screening of their "Pagris"

Already peeved by security pat downs, Sikhs in the US have been warned that they could now face 100% screening of their turbans at American airports as the new imaging technology cannot see through their 'pagris'. In a mass e-mail alert to the community members, Sikh Coalition, an advocacy group, told them that they should be ready for additional screening at all the airports. "Sikhs should...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1124649
Rome, Italy, 01/14/2011 17:14
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