Pakistan High Commission officials apprehended for espionage; spies sent back to Pak

In yet ar embarrassment for Pakistan, two officials of High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi were apprehended by Indian law enforcement ncies for indulging in espion activities. two officials identified as 42-year-old Abid Hussain Abid and 44-year-old Mohd. Tahir Khan, have been declared by government as persona n grata and have been asked to leave country within 24 hours. A third person, 36-year-old Javed Hussain, also a resident of Pakistan was involved in espion activity.

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Spying charges

Indian security ncies received a specific input that Abid was "involved in procuring and supply of confidential documents pertaining to Indian Armed Forces." Indian ncies h input that Abid and Tahir were planning to come to Gurdwara Ro, Karol Bagh to collect some classified secret documents. Republic TV has learnt that a trap was laid near Bikaner wala chowk, Arya Samaj Ro, Karol Bagh. Both officials were apprehended and were asked about ir identity but Indian ncy officials say Pakistani officials were continuously trying to dodge and misle officers. After furr questioning, y revealed ir identity. ir associate Javed was n apprehended by ncy.    

Indian security ncy recovered one Ahaar card in name of Nasir Gotam, one iPhone and Rs 15,000 cash from ir possession.

Three officials held for spying:

India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistani counterparts over development. "Pakistan's Charge de Affaires was issued a demarche in which a strong protest was lodged with regard to activities of se officials of High Commission of Pakistan against India's national security. Pakistan's Cd'A was asked to ensure that member of its diplomatic mission should indulge in activities inimical to India or behave in a manner incompatible with ir diplomatic status," re a statement released by Ministry of External Affairs.  

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Pakistan High Commission condemns action

Meanwhile, Pakistan High Commission has released a statement condemning action taken by Indian security ncies. "Pakistan condemns Government of India's decision to declare two officials of High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi persona n grata requiring m to leave India within 24 hours. Indian action has been accompanied by a negative pre-planned and orchestrated media campaign, which is a part of persistent anti-Pakistan propaganda," re statement. "Pakistan strongly rejects baseless Indian allegations and deplores Indian action which is in clear violation of Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as well as rms of diplomatic conduct especially in an alrey vitiated atmosphere."

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