Ravi Thapar Of Indian High Commissioner in New Zealand Reverted to New Delhi
It is alleged that his wife had assaulted a staff member and a detail investigation is being carried out into the matter, The action has been taken based on report of a team sent to New Zealand last month by the MEA to conduct an independent inquiry following the allegations.
The victim, believed to be a chef, had walked 20 kms one night from the diplomat’s residence to Wellington where he was found by member of a public in a distress state.
He was then taken to police station and later spent several nights at Wellington Night Shelter.
New Zealand media said Thapar is set to leave the country today and a vehicle was seen this morning at his Wellington address.
Also, New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it is aware Thapar is preparing to leave the country.
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