The State Department official's remarks came close on the heels of India, in a tough reciprocal action, downgrading the immunity of a certain category of US diplomats and withdrawing the immunity enjoyed by their family members.
US officials in four consulates in India are being issued new ID cards specifying the limited immunity that will not protect them from serious offences.
This is in line with the restricted immunity given to Indian consular officials in the US.
Khobragade, 39, was arrested on December 12 on charges of making false declarations in a visa application for her maid Sangeeta Richard.
She was released on a USD 250,000 bond.
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