Cops nab another man from Rajasthan in espionage case

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police has arrested another man from Rajasthan for allegedly aiding Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) in espionage activities. The accused was identified as Hasin (42), elder brother of Kasim, who was earlier arrested for allegedly facilitating the use of Indian mobile numbers to PIOs for spying activities. According to officials, Hasin’s name came up during Kasim’s interrogation where he disclosed that when he had travelled to Pakistan, he was told by handlers there that his brother already works for them and he should do so too. This revelation prompted investigators to include Hasin in the ongoing investigation. “Hasin was arrested from the Nagar area in Deeg district of Rajasthan as part of the probe. During interrogation, it was revealed that Hasin had visited Pakistan around 15 years ago to meet relatives and has allegedly been in contact with ISI officials for the past 4 to 5 years,” the officer said. He said in August 2024, Hasin sent a SIM card registered in his name to Pakistan through his brother Kasim. That SIM card was later found to be used by a Pakistani intelligence operative, the officer said. The police said Hasin not only facilitated the transmission of the SIM card, but also provided OTPs to help activate WhatsApp accounts in Pakistan. It has also been alleged that he sent photographs of sensitive Indian Army establishments to Pakistani handlers and received money in return, he said. Investigations further revealed that Hasin played a key role in helping his brother Kasim, along with their brother-in-law and sister, secure Pakistani visas for a visit in August 2024, with the assistance of ISI operatives, it is claimed. Hasin was produced before the court and remanded in police custody for five days for questioning to ascertain the full extent of the espionage network, including his Indian associates and financial links. Hasin’s brother Kasim, who was earlier arrested, had visited Pakistan twice — once in August 2024 and again in March 2025 — spending approximately 90 days in total. “During these visits, he is believed to have met with members of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI),” the official said. The authorities are continuing investigations to uncover the broader conspiracy and identify additional Indian collaborators linked to the espionage network. Following Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent strained ties between India and Pakistan, a series of cases of espionage have come to the fore with the authorities now tracking every movement of suspicious people. Security agencies and the Special Cell of the Delhi Police have ramped up efforts to identify and apprehend individuals involved in espionage activities in the national capital. Top sources in the intelligence community told The Tribune that over 30 persons have so far been detained for questioning by the Delhi Police and central agencies. Many were later released after preliminary interrogation. “We are exploring every possible lead to identify such people who might be working for the nefarious interests of the neighbouring country. Our networks have been fully activated in all areas,” a senior official said.

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