In the last two weeks, police from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have arrested at least 12 people. These individuals are accused of helping Pakistan’s spy agency. Among them are a YouTuber, a fake doctor, a student, and a factory worker.
Two Women Allegedly Worked with Pakistani Official
To begin with, police arrested Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber from Haryana, and Guzala, a 31-year-old woman from Punjab. Both allegedly stayed in contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish. He worked at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.
Jyoti Malhotra's Alleged Involvement
Malhotra reportedly met Danish while applying for a visa at the Pakistan High Commission. Later, she remained in touch with him and other Pakistani officers. Moreover, she visited Pakistan several times and even traveled to China once. Authorities confirmed that India had declared Danish persona non grata earlier.
Currently, Malhotra is in police custody. Investigators suspect she was being trained to become a spy in the future. They are closely checking her travel records and financial transactions.
Guzala's Confession
Meanwhile, Guzala allegedly admitted to sharing details about Indian Army activities with Pakistani officials. She did this in exchange for money. According to PTI, Danish sent her ₹30,000 in two UPI payments — ₹10,000 and ₹20,000.
Others Also Caught in Spy Network
Shahzad from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
In another case, the Special Task Force in Moradabad arrested Shahzad. He reportedly traveled to Pakistan multiple times. During these visits, he allegedly smuggled items across the border and passed on sensitive national security information to Pakistani handlers.
Falaksher Masih and Suraj Masih from Punjab
Likewise, police arrested Falaksher and Suraj Masih from Ajnala in Amritsar. They allegedly sent pictures and details of army bases and airfields to Pakistan’s ISI. Additionally, they informed their handlers about troop movements, BSF camps, airports, and other sensitive locations.
Yameen Mohamad from Malerkotla, Punjab
Yameen also came under the radar. He allegedly received money online from Pakistan in exchange for sensitive information.
Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh from Gurdaspur, Punjab
Furthermore, police recovered three mobile phones and eight live .30 bore cartridges from them. During Operation Sindoor, the two reportedly passed information about troop movements and key military zones in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. Notably, they were also involved in drug smuggling earlier.
Nauman Ilahi from Panipat, Haryana
Similarly, police arrested Nauman Ilahi, who worked as a factory security guard. He lived in Panipat’s Hali Colony with his sister. Originally from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, he allegedly gave sensitive information to people in Pakistan.
Devender Singh from Kaithal, Haryana
Devender Singh, a 25-year-old postgraduate student, was also arrested. Last year, he met Pakistani spies during a pilgrimage. After that, he stayed in touch with them. He reportedly took photos of the Patiala cantonment from outside and posted them on social media.
Armaan from Nuh, Haryana
In addition, Armaan allegedly shared Indian Army-related information with a Pakistani High Commission staffer in Delhi. Police suspect he used WhatsApp and social media for a long time to leak such data.
Mohammad Tarif from Nuh, Haryana
Finally, police arrested Mohammad Tarif. He allegedly admitted to leaking military secrets to Pakistan. He said he had visited Pakistan and handed over a SIM card to two High Commission staffers — Asif Baloch and Zafar.
Investigation Still Underway
These arrests happened after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and during India’s Operation Sindoor. According to Hisar Superintendent of Police Shashank Kumar Sawan, “This is also (a kind of) warfare, in which they (Pakistan) try to push their narrative by recruiting influencers.”
At present, officials are investigating the digital devices and bank records of the accused. They believe all of them shared secret information with Pakistani intelligence agents. The investigation is still ongoing.