Government today said, it is investigating all aspects related to the arrest of Indian Diplomat Madhuri Gupta for her alleged role in spying for Pakistan. Talking to reporters in Thimpu, External Affairs Minister, S.M.Krishna said, there were serious charges against her and that is why she was called back. When asked whether this matter will be raised with Pakistan, he said, right now the Ministry of Home Affairs is probing the matter and the government will wait for the investigation to be completed. Mr Krishna also rubbished charges that due to the lone and isolated incident of Madhuri Gupta, the entire Indian Embassy in Islamabad has come under scanner.<br/>Ms Madhuri Gupta was arrested from her residence in East Delhi on 25th April by Delhi Police special cell on the charges of leaking and spying on strategic important documents related to Indian government. She was also detained for 2-3 days for questioning regarding her alleged role. She was working for the Press and Information Wing under Indian High Commission in Pakistan and was called back from Pakistan by the Ministry of External Affairs in order to carry out consultations related to the 16th SAARC Summit. Ms Gupta was produced before the court on Monday after which it was decided to send her to police custody for four days. Sources said, Ms Madhuri Gupta, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) B-grade officer was leaking information sensitive to the Indian Government for the past two years.<br/>According to the reports, Ms Gupta was under surveillance for the past one year but as of now, she is being interrogated by the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).<br/>
News On AIR | April 28, 2010 1:46 PM
Govt. investigating alleged role of Madhuri Gupta: Krishna