In a recent development amid growing diplomatic tension, sources told the media that India also retaliated and stopped the supply of newspapers to the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. The move has been taken after the Operation Sindoor of the Indian Army after Pakistan allegedly disrupted basic facilities at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
What was the reason behind this move?
According to highly placed sources, soon after Operation Sindoor, local officials of Pakistan stopped the supply of newspapers to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Operation Sindoor, India had a campaign to target the terrorist structure from across the border. In response, India decided to stop the supply of newspapers to Delhi -based Pakistani High Commission.
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Basic needs are being targeted
The situation has become challenging for Indian diplomats and their families in Islamabad.
The Indian High Commission has disrupted gas supply from pipes, due to which diplomats have to buy gas cylinders from local markets at expensive prices.
Packaged drinking water supply is facing serious problems, affecting daily needs.
Delivery of local newspapers at the houses of Indian officials has also been stopped.
These actions are seen in deliberate steps to harass Indian diplomats, which is probably a violation of international diplomatic norms.
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Violation of Vienna Convention?
Diplomatic experts say that this conduct of Pakistan may be a serious violation of Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, which forces the host countries to ensure the smooth operation of foreign embassies and protect the dignity and security of diplomats and their families. Under the Vienna Convention, all host countries need to facilitate the functioning of diplomatic missions, which include access to basic features and ensuring uninterrupted communication.