In a security breach, three Indian diplomatic bags containing 6,000 visa stickers have been stolen here during transit from the airport to the Indian High Commission.
It was on September 3 that the High Commission was informed of four Category 'B' diplomatic bags, including three bags that contained 6,000 visa stickers, having been stolen during transit from the Heathrow airport to India House in Aldwych, central London.
The fourth stolen bag contained stationery items, a High Commission spokesperson told PTI. "On that day, in total 27 bags were received. Out of which, 25 bags contained 50,000 visa stickers (2000 in each bag).
"The bags were being transported from Heathrow Airport by the clearing agent, who handles 'B and 'C' category diplomatic bags of the High Commission since last several years", the spokesperson said.
21/09/12 PTI/Daily News & Analysis
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It was on September 3 that the High Commission was informed of four Category 'B' diplomatic bags, including three bags that contained 6,000 visa stickers, having been stolen during transit from the Heathrow airport to India House in Aldwych, central London.
The fourth stolen bag contained stationery items, a High Commission spokesperson told PTI. "On that day, in total 27 bags were received. Out of which, 25 bags contained 50,000 visa stickers (2000 in each bag).
"The bags were being transported from Heathrow Airport by the clearing agent, who handles 'B and 'C' category diplomatic bags of the High Commission since last several years", the spokesperson said.
21/09/12 PTI/Daily News & Analysis
