Jadhav be given all required support: Parrikar

March 28, 2016 18:33

The External Affairs Ministry has been asked to extend all possible help to former Navy official Kulbhushan Jadhav, arrested by Pakistan claiming he was a RAW operative, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said.

"We do agree, to the extent I know, that he is an Indian citizen and we have asked for consular access," Parrikar said, adding that he is concerned about Jadhav since he is a veteran.

Giving details, the Minister said he had "indicated" to the MEA that Jadhav is an ex-officer and should be given all assistance and support required. Praising External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Parrikar said the MEA was doing its best.

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