Government wants all charges against Devyani Khobragade dropped

NEW DELHI: India is making every attempt to ensure that the US drops all charges against IFS officer Devyani Khobragade, whose arrest in New York two years ago had led to a diplomatic standoff between the two nations.

“India and the US have initiated an official dialogue to comprehensively address all aspects related to the case against Khobragade and all issues arising from differing perspectives on diplomatic privileges and immunities. Our government is making all attempts so that all charges levelled against her are dropped,” External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said.

Last December Devyani was placed her under “compulsory waiting” for indiscipline.