Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav’s mother, wife depart for India after meeting at FO
The mother and wife of convicted Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav departed for India on Monday evening after meeting him earlier at the office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad amid strict security.
The meeting, held earlier today, started at 2:18pm and lasted almost 40 minutes, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson.
Indian diplomats, including Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh, accompanied Jadhav’s family and were present during the meeting, which was conducted in a specially prepared room via an intercom through a glass partition.
Foreign Office Director India desk Dr Fareha was also present during the meeting.
Jadhav’s mother Avanti Jadhav and wife Chetankul Jadhav underwent a security check before being taken to the room for their meeting, the FO spokesperson added.
After meeting him at the Foreign Office, Jadhav’s family was taken to the Indian High Commission.
Jadhav’s mother thanked the Pakistan Foreign Office for allowing the meeting.
In a video message, recorded earlier, Jadhav thanked Pakistan’s government for setting up the meeting. “Thankful to the government of Pakistan for this kindness.”
He also confessed that he worked for Indian intelligence agency RAW, adding that he entered Pakistan through Iran. He shared that he was arrested by Pakistan’s security agencies from Balochistan.
According to itinerary details obtained by Geo News, Jadhav’s mother and wife flew to Islamabad via Dubai earlier today. The family arrived at the Indian High Commission from where they were taken to the Foreign Office. They will leave the country the same day after meeting Jadhav.
In a tweet, Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal shared a photo of the mother and wife of Jadhav sitting in the Foreign Office.