NEW DELHI: India is expelling many staffers at Pakistan’s high commission in its capital Delhi, accusing diplomats of spying and dealing with terrorists.

The external affairs ministry said India will also reduce staff by the same number at its high commission in the Pakistani capital Islamabad.

There was no immediate response from the Pakistani authorities, yet.

Relations between the nuclear powers soured after India expelled two Pakistani staffers three weeks ago.

They were accused of trying to obtain information about Indian troop movements.

The latest move was prompted by the alleged mistreatment of two Indian staff members in Islamabad, according to India media reports.

Last week, the Indian government accused Pakistan of abducting the two men but Pakistan said they had been detained by police after hitting a pedestrian while driving.

(With inputs from Agencies)