NIA Detains Zafar Riaz, Alleged Spy Linked to Pakistan in Anti-India Terror Plot
NIA arrests Pak-backed spy Zafar Riaz in anti-India terror case

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Zafar Riaz, a suspected spy from Kolkata, India, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan Intelligence Officers as part of an anti-India terror conspiracy. Riaz, who has a history of espionage, was reportedly recruited by Pakistani agents with promises of financial gain and citizenship.
- 01Zafar Riaz was under a Look Out Circular and facing proceedings to be declared a Proclaimed Offender before his arrest.
- 02He has been previously convicted in an espionage case under the Indian Penal Code and the Official Secrets Act.
- 03Riaz was allegedly lured into espionage by Pakistani Intelligence Officers with financial incentives and promises of citizenship.
- 04He facilitated espionage by sharing One-Time Passwords (OTPs) of Indian telecom numbers with a PIO.
- 05The NIA is continuing its investigation to uncover the broader conspiracy and identify other individuals involved.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Zafar Riaz, also known as Rizvi, a resident of Kolkata, India, for allegedly passing sensitive security information to Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) as part of an anti-India terror conspiracy. Riaz, who had a Look Out Circular issued against him, was in the process of being declared a Proclaimed Offender when apprehended. He is charged under multiple laws, including the Official Secrets Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Previously convicted in a separate espionage case, Riaz has been married to a Pakistani national, and his children are also Pakistani citizens. Since 2005, he has frequently traveled between India and Pakistan, where he was allegedly recruited by PIOs with promises of financial rewards and citizenship. The NIA's investigation revealed that Riaz shared One-Time Passwords (OTPs) of Indian mobile numbers with a PIO, enabling covert communication through WhatsApp with another accused, Motiram Jat. The agency is actively pursuing leads to uncover the larger conspiracy and other individuals involved in this espionage network.
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The arrest of Zafar Riaz may heighten security concerns within India regarding espionage and terrorism, prompting increased vigilance among law enforcement agencies.
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