An Afghan diplomat in India, who served as the consul-general for Mumbai, has resigned following reports of her alleged involvement in gold smuggling. The diplomat, who was appointed before the Taliban took control in 2021, faced accusations of attempting to smuggle 25 bricks of gold, each weighing 1 kilogram, from Dubai. Despite being briefly detained at Mumbai's airport, she was not arrested due to her diplomatic immunity.
In her resignation statement, the diplomat expressed regret over the lack of support she received in her role as the only woman in Afghanistan's diplomatic service. She cited organized attacks aimed at tarnishing her reputation and that of her family, which hindered her ability to fulfill her duties effectively.
