Pakistan has accused India of stoking violence in Balochistan and Karachi in the past, but it is the first time that it has claimed arresting a R&AW officer.
A former Indian Navy officer has been arrested in Pakistan for alleged involvement in 'subversive' activities in Balochistan.
India quickly distanced itself from the issue, stating that he had no link with the government since his 'premature retirement' from the navy.
Kulbhushan Yadav, described by Pakistan as a commander-rank officer in the Indian Navy working for India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, was arrested on Thursday reportedly from the Chaman area in alochistan. Yadav has been shifted to Islamabad for interrogation.
Pakistan summoned Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale to lodge a protest over 'subversive activities' of te alleged R&AW officer.
'The Indian high commissioner was summoned by the foreign secretary on Friday and through a demarche conveyed our protest and deep concern on the illegal entry into Pakistan by a R&AW officer and his involvement in subversive activities in Balochistan and Karachi,' the Pakistan foreign office said in a statement.
'The said individual has no link with the government since his premature retirement from the Indian Navy,' External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said. 'We have sought consular access to him.'
'India has no interest in interfering in internal matters of any country and firmly believes that a stable and peaceful Pakistan is in the interest of all in the region,' Swarup said.
Pakistan has accused India of stoking violence in Balochistan and Karachi in the past, but it is the first time that it has claimed arresting a R&AW officer.
