India has transferred its diplomat, whose arrest in the US sparked protests in India, to its UN mission, reports Reuters.
Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested earlier this month, on charges of visa fraud and making false statements about the employment of her housekeeper, was serving as the deputy consul general in New York.
The incident was vehemently condemned by New Delhi, which has demanded that all charges be dropped.
The Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said,
Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested earlier this month, on charges of visa fraud and making false statements about the employment of her housekeeper, was serving as the deputy consul general in New York.
The incident was vehemently condemned by New Delhi, which has demanded that all charges be dropped.
The Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said,
"The U.S. has to understand that the world has changed, times have changed, India has changed,"Yesterday, a Domino's Pizza in Mumbai was vandalised by protesters, whilst others demonstrated outside the US consulate in Hyderabad.
"The conduct and attitude that the U.S. has shown regarding Devyani issue is a matter of concern not only for India, but also for all countries and everyone should raise their voice."