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Pakistan-Linked Spy Ring Busted: Nine Arrested for Filming Indian Railway Stations
Authorities have apprehended nine individuals, including minors, connected to a Pakistan-linked espionage operation focused on filming sensitive sites. The suspects are accused of sharing information with handlers in Pakistan via WhatsApp.
Authorities have arrested nine people, including minors, for their involvement in a Pakistan-linked spy ring focused on filming sensitive locations in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The individuals are accused of sharing the collected information with handlers based in Pakistan. This brings the total number of people taken into custody to 15. The group allegedly installed at least two solar-powered, SIM-enabled CCTV cameras to aid their operations. One such camera was removed from Sonipat railway station on Wednesday. An earlier recovery occurred at Delhi Cantonment station, according to police. The suspects allegedly used WhatsApp to send information.
Key Facts
- Nine individuals were arrested for espionage activities linked to Pakistan.
- The suspects filmed sensitive locations in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai.
- The accused shared information with handlers in Pakistan using WhatsApp.
- The group installed solar-powered, SIM-enabled CCTV cameras.
- Authorities removed a device from Sonipat railway station.
- Another device was recovered earlier from Delhi Cantonment station.
- The total number of people taken into custody is now 15.