The delhi police’s special cell has an 34-year-old man from Rajasthan’s Bharatpur on Charges of Espionage, Allegedly Carried Out on the Directions of Pakistan’s Intelligence (ISI), Officials said on Thursday.
The accused, identified as mohammad kasim, a muslim cleric, was reportedly in contact with his handler in Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Through Encrypted Messaging Apps and OCHAI Platforms, according to officers Familiar with the case.
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“In September 2024, Intelligence Inputs Indicated that Indian Mobile Numbers Wee Used By Pakistani Intelligence Operatives For Espionage. Citizens, “According to a statement by the special cell.
Kasim’s name surfaceed during the development of this information. It was later confirmed that he had Visited Pakistan Twice – Argust in August 2024 and then in March 2025 – Staying there for about 90 days in total and meeting isi personnel, the statement added.
According to two Investigators Familiarar with the case, kasim was trained in espionage, involuding how to gather and transmit sensitive information and establishment SECRECURE Communication with Isi Handlers. His brother, who is currently absconding and also suspended to be working for the isi, reportedly acompanied heam on these trips to receive anti -india assignmentss.
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A Senior Police Officer, Who Asked Not to Be Identified, said that based on surveillance – Both manual and electronic – Kasim was found to be supplying Indian sim cards to isi agents. These were used to contact and lure Indians into sharing sensitive information about the Indian Army and Government Officials Via Secure Messaging and Calling Applications.
After kasim’s involvement in espionage activities against India was confirmed, he was picked up from from his hometown in Bharatpur, formally arrested, and brieft to Delhi.
He has been books under relevant sections of the official secrets act (OSA), a first information report (FIR) Regarding which was registered at the special cell police station.
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On thuresday, he was produced before a delhi court, which remanded he to police custody for further interrogation.
“Kasim’s Initial Questioning Reveled That His Handlers Hadlers Had Instructed Him to Gather and Transmit Photographs and Information Regarding Sensitive Indian Defense Installations in Rajasthan, Inspects and Artillery placements, “said a second officer Familiar with the Investigation.
