Foreign Office (FO) has reassured that authorities are investigating the incident involving Afghan Ambassador’s daughter.
Responding to media queries regarding the man-handling of the daughter of the Ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan, FO has reassured that culprits behind the incident are being traced to be brought to justice.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant security authorities are closely in contact with the Ambassador and his family and extending full support in the matter.
While the security of the Ambassador and his family has been beefed up, law enforcement agencies are trying to trace and apprehend the culprits to be brought to justice, said the statement.
The development comes as the daughter of the ambassador was assaulted in Islamabad while riding a rented vehicle.
Ms Silsila Alikhil – the 26-year-old daughter of Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan was kidnapped around 1:45pm and released at 7pm. There were marks of ropes on her wrist and ankles and swelling.
The Afghan foreign ministry added that it “expresses its deep concern over the safety and security of diplomats, their families, and staff members of the Afghan political and consular missions in Pakistan.”
It urged the Pakistan “to take immediate necessary actions” to ensure full security of the Afghan embassy and consulates as well as immunity of the country’s diplomats and their families in accordance with international treaties and conventions.
“We urge the Pakistani government to identify and prosecute the perpetrators at the soonest possible time,” the Afghan ministry said.
Meanwhile, PPP Senator Sherry Rehman said that the Afghan ambassador’s daughter was a young woman who “should not face ANY obstacle in walking about in central Islamabad”.
