India expels Pakistani official; asks him to leave in 24 hours

The Ministry of External Affairs says the official was indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, Updated At : 10:21 PM May 13, 2025 IST

India on Tuesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan high commission for allegedly indulging in espionage.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India and that he had been given 24 hours to leave the country.

The action came amid heightened tension between the two countries.

India also issued a demarche to Pakistani Charge d' Affaires in New Delhi on the activities of the official.

Though the MEA did not divulge the specific charges, it is learnt that they are related to a case of espionage being probed by police.

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