India has expelled a Pakistani official from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, citing allegations of espionage.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declared the official “persona non grata” and instructed him to leave India within 24 hours.
The move comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following a four-day military confrontation. The MEA also issued a diplomatic protest (demarche) to Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires regarding the activities of the expelled official.
Punjab Police had earlier arrested two individuals, including a woman, in connection with espionage activities allegedly linked to the Pakistani official. Authorities claim that sensitive information regarding Indian Army movements was shared with handlers in Pakistan in exchange for financial compensation.
This latest diplomatic action underscores India’s firm stance on security concerns and espionage-related activities, further straining bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations.
