Another Pakistan High Commission official declared ‘persona non grata’

New Delhi: India on Wednesday evening declared a Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, as “persona non grata” for indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in the country. The official has been asked to leave India within 24 hours, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed.

“Charge d’Affaires, Pakistan High Commission, was issued a demarche to this effect today. He was asked to strictly ensure that none of the Pakistani diplomats or officials in India misuse their privileges and status in any manner,” read a statement issued by the MEA. India had expelled another Pakistani official, working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, last week for indulging in similar activities.

On the same day (May 13), the Punjab Police had announced that, in a significant breakthrough, the Malerkotla Police had apprehended two individuals for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.

“Acting on credible intelligence, one suspect was arrested for leaking sensitive information regarding Indian Army movements to a Pakistan-based handler. Based on disclosures made during interrogation, a second conduit was also identified and taken into custody,” read a statement issued by the Director General of Punjab Police, Gaurav Yadav. (IANS)

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