Burglary at High Commission in Dhaka: Pakistan Foreign Office lodges protest with Bangladesh
Islamabad, Nov 27 (IBNS): The Pakistan Foreign Office on Tuesday said it has lodged 'strong protest' with the Bangladesh's authorities over the burglary incident in the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement: "Unknown burglars broke into the Consular Section of the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka and stole computers."
The matter was immediately reported to Bangladesh's police and an FIR was lodged.
Bangladesh Foreign office was also informed and strengthened security was requested, the Pakistani Ministry said.
"The burglary in Pakistan High Commission, located in a highly secure diplomatic area, is a matter of grave concern. We have lodged a strong protest with the Bangladesh's authorities, both in Dhaka and in Islamabad, over this incident. It has been underscored that as a host, it is the responsibility of the Bangladesh government to provide full security to the Pakistan High Commission premises," read the statement.
"The Bangladesh authorities have been requested to carry out a thorough investigation, share a detailed report with us and bring the culprits to justice," it said.
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