Kerala vlogger safe in Afghanistan after arrest threat over solo travel

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Kerala-based travel vlogger Arunima I P has confirmed she is safe after a scare in Afghanistan's Bamyan region. Afghan authorities had interrogated her because she was travelling alone without a male escort or official guide. A previous social media post had raised alarm among her followers and drew attention from the Indian embassy. With support from locals, she was able to continue her journey despite not holding an official travel permit.

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