NEW DELHI:* India?s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday confirmed that Pakistan would grant visa to both mother and wife of Kulbhusan Jadhav, an Indian spy convicted on terrorism charges.
In a series of tweets, the minister said she has informed Mrs Avantika Jadhav, mother of Jadhav, about Pakistani government?s decision.
?Earlier Pakistan had agreed to give visa only to the wife of Kulbhushan Jadhav. On this we asked Pakistan to give visa to the mother as well. We also raised concern about their safety and security in Pakistan,? she said in a tweet.
Kulbhusan Jadhav. File photo
The External Affairs Minister added that Pakistan government* has been asked that a diplomatic officer of Indian High Commission should accompany the women while they are in Pakistan.
?Pakistan has agreed to facilitate the visit of mother and wife of Kulbhushan Jadhav and assured us of their safety, security and freedom of movement in Pakistan,? Sushma Swaraj said.
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Kulbhusan Jadhav. File photo
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