Krishna Says Arrest of Diplomat on Espionage Charge ‘Serious’ Issue

External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has described the arrest of an Indian diplomat posted in Islamabad as a ‘serious’ issue and said that the government will do everything needed after find out her ‘motive and modus operandi’, said media reports.

“Investigations are going on and we will have to wait till they are completed and then find out what was the motive and what was the modus operandi,” Krishna was quoted as saying.

The minister said that the fact that she was called back from Pakistan and taken into custody showed the ‘seriousness’ of the matter, reports said.

Madhuri Gupta, an IFS-B officer posted as Second Secretary in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, was arrested last week on charges of espionage.

“Let’s first get through with the investigation that has been initiated…. MHA is doing the investigation. Once we get all the report, what needs to be done will be done by the government of India,” Krishna was quoted as saying.

Asked if the incident has brought the High Commission under the scanner, the minister said, “Let’s not be judgmental and jump to any conclusion.”

Ministry of External Affairs summoned her on the pretext of discussions over SAARC summit, being held in Thimphu.

(Based on internet reports)