Afghanistan Consul General in Mumbai Zakia Wardak has resigned from her post on Saturday. Her move comes within ten days after being reportedly intercepted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on the charge of smuggling 25 kgs gold from Dubai.
“Over the past year, I have encountered numerous attacks and defamation not only directed towards me but also towards my close family and extended relatives. These attacks, which appear to be organised, have severely impacted my ability to effectively operate in my role and have demonstrated the challenges faced by women in Afghan society who strive to modernise and bring positive change amidst ongoing propaganda campaigns,” Ms. Wardak announced in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
She claimed that she is prepared for attacks on herself, but not for those on her close ones, as such attacks are “unwarranted and horribly unfair experiences”. She also said that the barbs against her “have surpassed a tolerable threshold”.
