Former Ambassador Natwar Singh's comments posted without comment: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/interviews/Italian-envoy-cant-be-prevented-from-leaving-Natwar-Singh/articleshow/19013078.cms
1: There is no doubt that there has been a breach of faith on the Italian side. The Italian ambassador gave it in writing that he would be responsible for bringing the marines back here. I find this reversal strange. 2: However, I'd like to point out — and this is without any disrespect to the SC, since the matter is sub judice — that I don't think the Italian ambassador can be prevented from leaving India if he so wishes as long as he's an ambassador. 3: Only the Italian government can withdraw his diplomatic immunity. We can't . 4: Take it from someone who's been in the diplomatic game very long, it will be very difficult to try and prevent him from leaving India. jc
