Slavery charges against Prabhu Dayal law enforcement matter:US

Washington, Jun 25 (PTI) The charges of misconduct and
sexual harassment levelled against Indian Consul General in
New York Prabhu Dayal by his former maid are a law enforcement
matter, the US State Department has said.
"It's a law enforcement matter, as you know," State
Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland told reporters at her
daily news conference when asked about the charges against
Dayal.
In a case filed in a New York court, Santosh Bhardwaj,
who earlier worked as a maid for Dayal, alleged that her
former employer treated her like a slave, claiming unspecified
damages.
The allegations have been denied by Dayal.
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said
Dayal had "impeccable personal and professional integrity" and
the charges against him "appear to be motivated and baseless".
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