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Gurgaon rape case: Saudi diplomat uses immunity to leave India

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 13 February 2017, 4:37 IST

The Saudi diplomat Majed Hassan Ashoor, who was accused of confining and raping two Nepali women who worked as his domestic helps, left India on 16 Septembr.

"We learn that Saudi Embassy First Secretary, Majed Hassan Ashoor, who is allegedly accused of abusing two Nepali maids, has left India," said the Ministry of External Affairs.

"The First Secretary being a diplomat is governed by the provisions of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," added spokesperson in External Affairs Ministry Vikas Swaroop.

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations gives diplomats immunity from arrest, criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits in the countries where they are posted.

Meanwhile, the Nepal Ambassador Deep Upadhyay on 17 September hoped that the Saudi Government would deliver justice to the victims.

"There are good relations between Government of Saudi, India and Nepal. So diplomatically also, if there has been a crime, the criminal should be punished," said Upadhyay.

He also said that he hoped the Saudi government would take necessary action.

-ANI

First published: 17 September 2015, 9:53 IST