New Delhi, February 21: Police today booked two British “plane spotters” who were detained for allegedly recording conversations between pilots and Air Traffic Control, a week after they were detained in the capital.
Stephen Hampston (46) and Steve Martin (55) were detained on February 15 night at Radisson Hotel after its staff reported to police that they were found indulging in “suspicious activities”.
“We have registered a case against them. They have been charged under Telegraph Act under Section 20 (read with Section 4),” Joint Commissioner of Police (Southern Range) Ajay Kashyap told PTI.
If convicted, the duo will have to serve a prison term of up to three years, or with fine extending to up to Rs 1,000, or with both. However, the offence which they committed comes under bailable and non-cognisable offences
–Agencies