The Pakistan army on Monday ruled out consular access to former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, days after India made a strong case for access to him, who is now on death row.
Jadhav, 46, was awarded death sentence by the Field General Court Martial last week, evoking a sharp reaction in India, which warned Pakistan of consequences and damage to bilateral ties if the “pre-meditated murder” was carried out.
“Under the law we cannot give consular access to Khulbhushan who was involved in spying,” Pakistan military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor said.
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However, Indian officials in New Delhi maintained that there was no communication from Pakistan on denial of consular access.
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