The Government of India has declared a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi persona non grata for engaging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India. The official was asked to leave India within 24 hours.
A demarche, which is a formal diplomatic notification, was issued to Charge d’ Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission today, informing him of the decision. This move has been made following an investigation into the individual's actions in India, which were deemed to be in breach of his official duties.
The Pakistani official had been working at the high commission for some time, and it was during this period that he engaged in activities that were not in line with his official responsibilities. The Indian government took exception to these actions and decided to take formal action against him.
Following the declaration, the individual has been given a short timeframe – 24 hours – to vacate India. This move is seen as a measure to maintain the dignity of the high commission and uphold the principles of diplomatic etiquette.
The decision has sparked diplomatic tensions between the two countries, with implications for bilateral relations. The incident highlights the importance of adhering to established protocols and procedures when engaging in official activities abroad.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this development will impact future interactions between Indian and Pakistani officials.