Delhi Police arrests Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit’s staffer for espionage

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Oct 27, 2016: The Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a Pakistan High Commission officer in a case of espionage.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit.

According to Times Now, Mohammad Akhtar was in possession of highly-classified defence documents.

According to a report, crime branch officials are briefing Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on the matter.

More details are awaited.