Pakistan summons acting Indian HC; lodges protest over safety of its High Commission officials

Pakistan summons acting Indian HC; lodges protest over safety of its High Commission officials
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Summary Pakistan demanded foolproof measures for security of the Pakistan House, High Commission officials.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan summoned Acting Indian High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia on Tuesday to lodge a strong protest with India regarding the safety and security of its High Commission as well as the officers/officials and their families in New Delhi.

Special Secretary (Asia Pacific) Imtiaz Ahmad summoned the Acting Indian High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia to lodge a strong protest against the anti-Pakistan demonstration on 18 February 2019, where protestors were allowed to reach and jolt the gate of the Pakistan House despite presence of Indian security officials.

In a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Tuesday, it was underscored that despite a strong protest to the Indian Government, acts of harassment targeting the Pakistan High Commission, Pakistan house, and the Officers/Officials of the High Commission and their families continued, including abusive calls to the Pakistan High Commission helpline.

The Special Secretary reiterated Pakistan s demand to the Government of India for a comprehensive, immediate investigation of this serious breach of security, taking foolproof measures for safety and security of the Pakistan House, High Commission and its officers/officials and their families in New Delhi, and ensuring that such incidents do not recur.