Rs 30,000 deal, 8 SIM cards and a young couple: The spy trail from Delhi to Pakistan
Delhi Police have arrested a couple accused of operating an espionage module for Pakistan's ISI. The suspects allegedly provided Indian SIM cards to handlers in Pakistan to facilitate unauthorized access to sensitive WhatsApp groups and conduct reconnaissance on military installations.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing national security concerns regarding cross-border espionage and the misuse of digital communication tools.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have busted an alleged Pakistan ISI-backed espionage module and arrested a couple accused of working for Pakistani intelligence operatives since 2024, procuring Indian SIM cards and sending them to Pakistan through Dubai, news agency PTI reported quoting an official on Friday.Police said Md Sahil (25) and his wife Sameera (21) allegedly provided logistical support to Pakistan-based handlers and recruited people for espionage activities, including reconnaissance of cantonment areas at different locations in India.According to police, the couple came in contact with Pakistani agents through social media in 2024 and were subsequently cultivated to work for the espionage network in return for financial gains.As per the PTI report, their Pakistani handlers allegedly paid them Rs 30,000 for the SIM cards, police said.The Special Cell received information about the alleged network operating in Delhi-NCR and developed the intelligence before identifying its local members.
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