The arrest of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has led to the uncovering of misuse of diplomatic facilities by the US Embassy here including the hosting of full-scale commercial facilities within its compound.
After the arrest and strip-search of Khobragade in New York, India decided to firmly deal with the US diplomats on a reciprocal basis and downgrade the privileges and benefits which were given to them on a non-reciprocal basis.
The US Embassy has since long hosted full-scale commercial facilities within its compound which include the sale and service establishment that are open not only to non-US diplomats from third countries but to non-diplomatic personnel as well.
"This is a misuse of diplomatic privilege that is not extended by the US to others in their country", sources said.
