Arrest warrant against Devyani an act of aggression: Father

March 15, 2014 13:38

Uttam Khobragade, the father of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, has claimed that the issuance of an arrest warrant by the United States Attorney's office against his daughter should be considered as "an act of aggression against India".

An arrest warrant was issued on Friday against Khobragade on visa fraud charges after her fresh indictment by US prosecutors, who had accused her of "illegally" underpaying and "exploiting" her domestic maid.

"This shows that the prosecutor has no respect for his own laws and the court," he was quoted as saying.

"It is an attack on the sovereignty of our country. India must take appropriate steps," said Khobragade.

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