"It is understood that Mr Shah Rukh Khan is currently touring USA. He flew into Newark international airport late last evening (India time), where he was taken aside for 'secondary questioning'.
The Consulate General of India got in touch with him immediately upon learning about the incident. Mr Khan said that he was all right. The Consulate offered him any assistance that he may require.
Ministry has separately taken up the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi, which is ascertaining factual details. The Embassy has also noted in a comment to the media they regard Mr Khan as a 'global icon' and that he is a welcome guest in the United States."
New Delhi
15 August 2009
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