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Afghanistan's only female diplomat resigns in India after gold smuggling allegations
Afghanistan’s diplomat in India who was appointed before the Taliban seized power in 2021 and says she was the only woman in the country’s diplomatic service has resigned
Senior-Most Afghan Diplomat in India Resigns Following Reports of Gold Smuggling
Zakia Wardak, the senior-most Afghan diplomat in India, has resigned from her position after reports emerged that she was caught at Mumbai airport last month for allegedly trying to smuggle 25 kg of gold worth Rs 18.
India: Afghan consul quits after reports of gold smuggling
Afghanistan's diplomat Zakia Wardak said she was stepping down as the consul-general in Mumbai because of organized attacks against her. Her statement made no mention of the alleged gold smuggling accusations.
Afghanistan’s ‘only woman diplomat’ Zakia Wardak resigns after gold smuggling allegations in India
The Afghan consul-general for Mumbai is accused of trying to bring in 25 bricks of gold, each weighing 1kg, from Dubai Wardak, who was appointed before the Taliban seized power, has not been arrested because of her diplomatic immunity,
Afghan diplomat resigns after caught smuggling gold
Zakia Wardak resigned as consul general of Afghanistan in Mumbai after DRI intercepted her smuggling 25 kg gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai, citing organized attacks and challenges for women in Afghan society.
Afghan Diplomat Steps Down Days After She Was Caught 'Smuggling' Gold From Dubai
Days after being caught by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly trying to smuggle gold worth Rs 18 crore into India from Dubai, Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan’s Consul General in Mumbai,
Afghan diplomat caught smuggling 25 kg gold at Mumbai airport: Report
According to a report by the Times of India, the incident took place on April 25 when Wardak was caught at the Mumbai airport. Reportedly, the DRI officials received specific info
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