Pakistan's embassy in New Delhi receives threat letter
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NEW DELHI: Pakistan has asked India to increase the security at its embassy in New Delhi following the receiving of a letter with threats to Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, and other staff members of the High commission, according to a Times of India report.
The report has quoted Indian government sources as confirming that the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi had received a letter containing serious threats to the staff members of the High Commission a few days earlier.
The staff members had raised the issue with Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday following which Pakistan raised the matter with Indian authorities and sought an investigation into the letter, so as to ascertain those responsible for sending the threat letter.
Pakistani sources said that it was the responsibility of the Indian government to ensure the protection the Pakistani High Commission and its staff.
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May 07, 2014 02:11pm
The Indian Govt. need to act quickly to provide the necessary security measures, after that find out the source of this threat.
We can't treat these threats lightly.
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May 07, 2014 02:27pm
It is just a starter...Modi is coming.....
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May 07, 2014 02:29pm
Aww !
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May 07, 2014 02:34pm
What a country, such hate against Pakistan , whipped up by Modi type extremists. In Pakistan , Imdian embassy gets no such hate. That is the difference in the nations . One full of hate, the other not bothered.
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May 07, 2014 02:51pm
The Pak HC should check whether this letter was posted from Pakistan by Taliban with love.
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May 07, 2014 02:53pm
due to the current Macho attitude of Modi activists it can be jsut a hollow threat by the diehard BJP supporters or something more serious.
Hopefully Indian government will have better control over the security issues than Pakistan.
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May 07, 2014 03:04pm
LOL
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May 07, 2014 03:10pm
must be hoax. Though, Police should take action & investigate it immediately.
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May 07, 2014 03:38pm
Hard to believe!!
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May 07, 2014 04:22pm
We should consult Zaid Hamid for his defense analysis.
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May 07, 2014 04:36pm
these threats are by nonstate actors. Indians are also victims of such kilings. HInduism is a religion of peace. the guys who carry this out are not true hindus. there is good hindutva and bad hindutva. any more?
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May 07, 2014 04:45pm
No worries - Pakistan will need to close it after India's new PM takes his oath. Then it will be followed by TTP (or some unknown group) sending similar threat letters to Indian embassy and consulates in Pakistan.
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May 07, 2014 05:00pm
This behavior is totally in contradiction with that of someone who is open, liberal, secular, and broadminded. Seems like as if they are obssessed with Pakistan. But wait a second; didn't they say they are competing China?
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May 07, 2014 05:23pm
Of course it is BJP.
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May 07, 2014 05:36pm
Drama
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May 07, 2014 05:56pm
Best interests lies with both countries Pakistan and India must cut off all diplomatic, cultural and trade relations, which is of no use. Pakistan has nothing to offer, neither India has to offer.
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May 07, 2014 06:04pm
"Pakistan has asked India to increase the security at its embassy ...." Guess what is wrong in this statement.
Word asked should be replaced by request. I have noticed that standard of communication has fallen that were once considered hallmark of diplomacy.
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May 07, 2014 07:03pm
The mood in the country is changing very rapidly, I fear with the coming of Modi, all saner voices will be silenced. The ferocity of the hatred of anything Pakistani has set new heights. Nothing can be taken for granted any more, I think the doves need to go into hiding for the next 5 years and keep a very low profile. Pakistan can help by reducing it's foot print in the High Commission, just in case there is an incident
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May 07, 2014 08:32pm
What a way to get attention!
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May 07, 2014 09:54pm
It is the responsibility of the host country to provide complete protection to the embassy staff. I am hoping the Indians do not take this threat lightly and make sure the perpetrators are caught and brought to justice.
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May 08, 2014 10:51am
Nothing big is going to happen if modi comes to pm. He will continue peace talks because he belives in developement. But if second mumbai like episodes occures--- actual aggressive response will be seen from indian goverment i guess. He knows how angry the public is after that attack. If he dont respond he would be thrown out in next ellection. Thats why i pray that no stupidity occurs in this 5 years. As it will be harmfull for both countries.
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May 09, 2014 08:46am
@sri
"these threats are by non state actors" ---
India is full of extras who want to become actors and progress from non-state to Bollywood and then to Lok Sabha and
Rashtrapati Bhavan
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May 09, 2014 09:18am
@Pakhtun Modi is not responsible for everything in this world. Although the votes are yet to be counted, if Modi came he would not waste his time with the high commission or Pakistan for that matter. Indians have to accomplish bigger and better things.
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May 09, 2014 05:18pm
@Zak An indian diplomat was kidnaped and tourtered in Pakistan some 10 years back. Any views on this
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May 12, 2014 06:26am
@siddharth Zak has already made up his mind, as it seems, that India is the bad guy here!
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