India expels Pakistan officials, accusing them of spying

Pakistan calls the allegations ‘baseless’ after two officials at high commission given 24 hours to leave

Two officials at Pakistan’s high commission have been expelled for “espionage activities”, India’s foreign ministry said late on Sunday, allegations its nuclear-armed rival called “baseless”.

The ministry said in a statement: “The government has declared both these officials persona non grata for indulging in activities incompatible with their status as members of a diplomatic mission.”

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