NEW DELHI: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as “persona non grata”, ordering the diplomat to leave the country within 24 hours.
“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,” the ministry claimed in a statement.
According to the Indian government, the official was found engaged in “activities deemed incompatible with diplomatic duties”.
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