Punjab Man Arrested for Spying on Army Movements for Pakistan
CCTV on highway, Army movements to Pakistan: Punjab man held for sharing live feed across the border
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Baljit Singh, a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village in Pathankot district, Punjab, has been arrested for allegedly installing a CCTV camera to monitor Indian Army movements and transmit live feeds to handlers in Pakistan. He reportedly received ₹40,000 for this operation, which is part of a larger espionage network linked to Pakistan's ISI.
- 01The arrested individual, Baljit Singh, confessed to receiving instructions from an unidentified person in Dubai.
- 02This incident is part of a broader espionage pattern involving Pakistan's spy agency, ISI, with previous cases reported in Punjab.
- 03Police recovered a CCTV camera used for surveillance from Singh's possession, which was installed near a military-sensitive area.
- 04Punjab Police previously arrested three suspects linked to similar espionage activities, uncovering advanced surveillance technology.
- 05One of the accused, Sandeep Singh, was also involved in drug smuggling operations linked to the same handler.
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A man named Baljit Singh from Chakk Dhariwal village in Pathankot district, Punjab, was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan by installing a CCTV camera to monitor Indian Army movements along the Pathankot–Jammu stretch of National Highway-44. The camera, installed in January, transmitted live footage to handlers in Pakistan. Singh reportedly confessed to receiving instructions from a Dubai-based individual and was paid ₹40,000 for his activities. This case is part of a larger espionage network linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Punjab Police previously dismantled two ISI-backed espionage modules that used advanced solar-powered CCTV cameras to relay military location feeds. Investigators also arrested three suspects in connection with these activities, recovering additional surveillance equipment and mobile phones linked to foreign handlers. The police have registered two FIRs under charges of sedition, criminal conspiracy, and violations of the Official Secrets Act, highlighting the ongoing threat of espionage in the region.
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The arrest highlights the ongoing threat of espionage in Punjab, raising concerns about national security and military operations.
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