In a shocking development, Minhaj Hussain, a 54-year-old Pakistani national and cook at the official residence of Saad Ahmad Warraich, the Charge D’Affaires at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, has been accused of attempting to molest an Indian woman employed as a domestic help.

The victim, a widow working to support her children, had been living in the servant quarters of Warraich’s residence at Tilak Marg, New Delhi. Since Hussain’s arrival in India in February, he allegedly made persistent obscene advances and demanded sexual favours from her.

According to sources, after Minhaj attempted to molest the woman, she reported the incident to Warraich. Instead of taking strict action, Warraich quietly sent Hussain back to Pakistan on the pretext of Bakrid. Subsequently, the Pakistan High Commission asked the woman to leave her job and vacate Warraich’s residence by June 30.

Distressed by the treatment and Hussain’s return to Warraich’s house after his brief departure, the victim approached the Tilak Marg Police Station on June 28. She filed a complaint detailing Hussain’s alleged indecent behavior. Acting promptly, the Delhi Police registered an FIR against Minhaj Hussain under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

In light of the brewing trouble, Hussain, who was residing in India on an official passport and visa, was sent back to Pakistan on June 30. The case has raised serious concerns about the handling of such incidents within diplomatic premises and the protection of domestic workers.