Centre defends diplomat in NYC

 It also voiced concern over Indian diplomats being targeted in the United States.

“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.

Prakash said 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 United States.