India is reviewing the policy of providing domestic help to its diplomats abroad, against the backdrop of allegations of mistreatment of a former maid faced by its consul- general in New York Prabhu Dayal.
Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao has ordered a review of the policy, official sources said, adding the government would look at the policies of other countries as well to avoid the lawsuits arising out of such incidents.
The review was prompted after a recent incident involving Mr Dayal came to light, with his maid accusing him of mistreatment.
“We are disappointed and surprised at the allegations against consul-general (CG) of India in New York, Mr Prabhu Dayal, by his former employee, which appear to be motivated and baseless,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Vishnu Prakash said in a statement.
He said Mr Dayal had “impeccable personal and professional integrity” and India was “disappointed and deeply concerned that Indian diplomats and their family members should be targeted in such a manner in a friendly country like the US.” —PTI