Published on 12:00 AM, November 27, 2018

Burglars took computers containing sensitive data

Consular section was broken into, Pakistan High Commission claims

The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka claims that burglars broke into its Consular Section on Thursday (November 22) evening and took away computers containing official records and sensitive data.

“The incident of burglary at the Pakistan High Commission, in the highly sensitive diplomatic zone, is regrettable and a matter of grave concern to the diplomatic missions,” a press release of the High Commission signed by Muhammad Aurangzeb Haral, Counsellor (Press) said yesterday.

He said the Bangladesh authorities have been requested to investigate the incident and bring the culprits to justice.

The press release said the matter has been reported to the diplomatic zone police station in Gulshan.

Contacted, an official of Gulshan Police Station said they received a complaint from the High Commission of Pakistan and police is investigating the incident.