India's demand on Jadhav case yet to get response from Pakistan: MEA

India asked for a certified copy of charge-sheet as well as military court order awarding execution

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

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MNS supporters take out a bike rally from Juinagar to Shivaji Chowk Vashi to protest against the death sentence awarded to the former Indian Naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav by a Pakistani court, in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Photo: PTI

on Sunday said it was yet to get a response from on its demand for a certified copy of the as well as the order awarding death sentence to the retired Indian Navy officer

"We have sought from the Foreign Ministry (of Pakistan) a certified copy of the as well as the judgement in the death sentence of Jadhav, but there is no response yet from Pakistan's side," spokesperson told reporters.



had already announced that it would appeal against the death sentence to

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad, Gautam Bambawale, had met Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Friday in connection with the case and demanded a certified copy of the and the judgement, besides consular access to

"made the demand for the two documents on Friday when the Indian High Commissioner in met the Foreign Secretary," said Baglay, replying to a question on the issue.

The death sentence to Jadhav, 46, was confirmed by army chief General after the Field General Court Martial found him guilty of "espionage and sabotage activities" in

claims its security forces had arrested from the restive Balochistan province on March 3 last year after he reportedly entered from Iran. It also claimed that he was "a serving officer in the Indian Navy".

The Army had also released a "confessional video" of after his arrest.

However, denied Pakistan's contention and maintained that was kidnapped by the authorities.

External Affairs Minister had warned that Jadhav's execution would be taken by as a "pre-meditated murder" and should "consider its consequences" on bilateral relations, if it proceeds on this matter.

India's demand on Jadhav case yet to get response from Pakistan: MEA

India asked for a certified copy of charge-sheet as well as military court order awarding execution

India asked for a certified copy of charge-sheet as well as military court order awarding execution on Sunday said it was yet to get a response from on its demand for a certified copy of the as well as the order awarding death sentence to the retired Indian Navy officer

"We have sought from the Foreign Ministry (of Pakistan) a certified copy of the as well as the judgement in the death sentence of Jadhav, but there is no response yet from Pakistan's side," spokesperson told reporters.

had already announced that it would appeal against the death sentence to

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad, Gautam Bambawale, had met Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua on Friday in connection with the case and demanded a certified copy of the and the judgement, besides consular access to

"made the demand for the two documents on Friday when the Indian High Commissioner in met the Foreign Secretary," said Baglay, replying to a question on the issue.

The death sentence to Jadhav, 46, was confirmed by army chief General after the Field General Court Martial found him guilty of "espionage and sabotage activities" in

claims its security forces had arrested from the restive Balochistan province on March 3 last year after he reportedly entered from Iran. It also claimed that he was "a serving officer in the Indian Navy".

The Army had also released a "confessional video" of after his arrest.

However, denied Pakistan's contention and maintained that was kidnapped by the authorities.

External Affairs Minister had warned that Jadhav's execution would be taken by as a "pre-meditated murder" and should "consider its consequences" on bilateral relations, if it proceeds on this matter.
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