Kulbhushan sentenced: Security beefed up outside Pak High Commission in Delhi
New Delhi: Amidst the furore over the death sentence awarded to alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Yadav burgeoning into protests and agitation outside the Pakistan High Commission, the security around the building has been beefed up to prevent any untoward incident.
The premises of the High Commission, which is generally provided with an optimal level of security, is now being protected by as many as 10-12 paramilitary forces' personnel and at least two Police Control Room (PCR) vans are on stand-by.
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj issued a stern warning to Pakistan slamming the Pakistan military court, saying that Islamabad should be wary of taking such an extreme step as it could result in damaging the bilateral relations between the already hostile neighbours.
"It is an indefensible verdict against an innocent Indian citizen. We have no option but to deem the sentence a premeditated murder. Our position is very clear, there is no evidence of wrongdoing by Kulbhushan Jadhav. I would caution Pakistan government to consider the consequences for our bilateral relationship if they proceed on this matter," said Swaraj in Rajya Sabha.
"Yesterday, Foreign Secretary conveyed our position to the High Commissioner of Pakistan. Let me state clearly that the Government and people of India would view very seriously the possibility that an innocent Indian citizen is facing a death sentence in Pakistan without due process and in violation of basic norms of law, justice and international relations," she added.
Swaraj further said, "I would also like to tell the House that I have been in touch with the parents of Jadhav and we are extending our fullest support to them in this difficult situation. A strong sense of solidarity expressed by the House will give them more courage at this time".
Both Houses of the Parliament were stalled over the sentencing of Jadhav.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had assured Lok Sabha MPs that the Centre will do everything possible to save Kulbhushan Jadhav.
