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Delhi Police Busts Major ISI-Backed Espionage-Terror Module, 11 Arrested

The Delhi Police Special Cell has busted a major espionage and terror module allegedly operated by Pakistan's ISI and the banned Babbar Khalsa International, arresting 11 individuals. The accused were installing solar-powered CCTV cameras near sensitive defence establishments to transmit live feeds to handlers in Pakistan. Investigations revealed the module was funded via UPI transactions and involved in arms smuggling, radicalising youths, and conducting reconnaissance of military installations. Police stated the arrests have averted planned grenade attacks on security establishments.

Key Points: Delhi Police Busts ISI-Backed Spy-Terror Module, 11 Held

  • 11 arrested in Delhi & Punjab
  • Solar-powered CCTV cameras transmitting to Pakistan
  • Weapons & UPI funding recovered
  • Reconnaissance of Army installations
  • Grenade attacks on security establishments averted
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Delhi Police bust major ISI-backed espionage-terror module; 11 arrested

Delhi Police Special Cell arrests 11 in major ISI & Babbar Khalsa International espionage-terror module. Cameras, weapons, UPI funding uncovered.

"The accused were in direct contact with Pakistan-based handlers... to carry out espionage and subversive activities - Delhi Police"

New Delhi, April 10

The Special Cell of the Delhi Police on Friday busted a major espionage network allegedly operated by Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence and the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International and arrested 11 persons connected with it.

As a result of the crackdown, 11 individuals were arrested from various places in Delhi and Punjab. Police said they had been installing cameras across different parts of the country.

According to police, the accused were in direct contact with Pakistan-based handlers through encrypted applications and were receiving instructions to carry out espionage and subversive activities targeting national security.

In the first operation, six accused were arrested and nine solar-powered CCTV cameras installed near sensitive security and defence establishments were recovered. These cameras were transmitting live feeds to Pakistan-based handlers through mobile applications.

Police also recovered four pistols, including three PX5 foreign-made weapons and one country-made pistol, along with 24 live cartridges.

Investigations revealed that the module was being funded through UPI transactions, with a portion of the funds coming from illegal arms smuggling.

In the second operation, acting on inputs from military intelligence, five more accused were arrested from Punjab. They were involved in conducting reconnaissance of sensitive Army and paramilitary installations and sharing photos and videos with Pakistan-based handlers.

During the investigation, it was also found that the network was involved in radicalising and recruiting youths for terror activities, espionage, and arms trafficking.

Police said that the accused had installed CCTV cameras at multiple locations across states including Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, to monitor sensitive areas.

The probe further revealed that the module was planning possible terror attacks, including grenade attacks on security establishments, which have now been averted.

Further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.

A similar network was also busted in Ghaziabad just a few days ago.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Solar-powered CCTV cameras transmitting live feeds... that's terrifyingly sophisticated. Kudos to the forces for busting this before any attack could happen. Hope the investigation reaches all the handlers across the border.
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Rohit P
This is a serious wake-up call. Radicalising our youth is the biggest threat. We need better community outreach programs in vulnerable areas to counter this propaganda. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
While I applaud the police action, I have a respectful criticism. How were these cameras installed near "sensitive" establishments without raising any red flags for so long? Our perimeter security needs to be more proactive, not just reactive.
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Vikram M
ISI and BKI together... a dangerous combo. The fact that a similar module was busted in Ghaziabad just days ago shows the scale of the network. Our agencies are doing their job, we as citizens must also stay alert. Report anything suspicious.
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Karthik V
Foreign-made weapons, encrypted apps, funding via UPI... these traitors are using every modern tool against the nation. Stringent punishment is a must. Bharat Mata ki Jai!

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