Can I ask for grounds of asylum claim from India? I have not heard of too many refugees from India so just wondering..
Also, if possible see if there are companies/ people in India who are able to get the PCC based on the old passport details. Sometimes they charge a lot but they may be able to find some way to do it locally, especially if you have any other valid ID card to show instead - am sure there are many Indians without passports too who have Aadhar card or some other ID that can be used?