‘Good Relations with ISI’: UP ATS Arrests Suspected Pakistani Spy Shahzad for Sharing Sensitive Information
- The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Shehzad from Rampur on May 19, 2025, for allegedly spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.
- Shehzad reportedly used smuggling of goods as a cover to travel frequently to Pakistan and maintain contact with ISI agents.
- Investigations revealed Shehzad recruited individuals from Uttar Pradesh to work for the ISI and provided Indian SIM cards and funds to Pakistani operatives.
- The arrest occurred following India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, amid heightened security measures against espionage, with Shahzad charged under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Shehzad's arrest highlights the ongoing threat of ISI espionage and the challenges posed by smuggling as a cover in protecting India's sovereignty and security.
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ISI spy suspect Shahzad sent to 14-day judicial custody in espionage case
A Lucknow court on Monday remanded Shahzad, an accused in an espionage case, to 14 days of judicial custody. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had arrested Shahzad from Moradabad for allegedly assisting handlers of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in obtaining Indian SIM cards and arranging funds for them. According to the ATS, Shahzad had been sharing sensitive information related to national security with his handlers. H…
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