US YouTuber Arrested for Illegally Entering India’s Restricted North Sentinel Island: Faces Up to 8 Years in Prison
In a shocking breach of international and Indian laws, a U.S.-based YouTuber has been arrested for illegally entering North Sentinel Island — one of the most restricted and sensitive zones on Earth — situated in India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This dangerous and illegal adventure has sparked outrage, renewed concern for indigenous rights, and raised alarming questions about the lengths content creators will go for online fame. 🔒 What Is North Sentinel Island and Why Is It Restricted? North Sentinel Island is home to the Sentinelese tribe , a fiercely independent and isolated indigenous community that has rejected contact with the outside world for thousands of years . Indian law strictly prohibits any travel to the island under the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation , to protect both the tribe and outsiders. The reason is simple yet grave: the Sentinelese people lack immunity to modern diseases . Even the smallest interaction could introdu...