How Pakistan's ISI Lured Truck Driver Into Becoming Border Spy In Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested a truck driver for allegedly acting as a spy for Pakistan's ISI after being lured through a honeytrap. The suspect reportedly installed a SIM-enabled CCTV camera to provide live surveillance of military installations to his handlers.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the evolving nature of espionage, where digital surveillance and social media manipulation are increasingly used to compromise national security.
From flirtatious texts to a SIM-enabled spy camera, the Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) honeytrap playbook in Jammu is getting bolder and more hi-tech. In a major counter-espionage bust, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a 24-year-old truck driver from Kathua for allegedly setting up a live surveillance feed for Pakistani handlers after falling into a trap.A case has been registered against the accused Aman under the Official Secrets Act. The action follows a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and intelligence agencies.How The Trap Was Laid According to sources, Aman was first lured through social media by operatives linked to Pakistan's ISI.
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