On April 10, the Special Cell of the Delhi Police dismantled a substantial espionage network that is reportedly linked to Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and the banned organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). A total of 11 individuals were arrested during this operation, which spanned various locations in Delhi and Punjab.

The arrests were made following intelligence operations that indicated these suspects were installing surveillance equipment throughout the country. Officials claimed that the primary objective of their activities involved espionage and subversive actions that could threaten national security.

In the first phase of the operation, law enforcement apprehended six suspects and recovered nine solar-powered CCTV cameras. These devices had been positioned near sensitive security installations and were reportedly transmitting live feeds to handlers located in Pakistan through mobile applications.

Recovery of Weapons and Financial Insights

In addition to the surveillance cameras, authorities seized four firearms, which included three foreign-manufactured PX5 pistols and one locally-made weapon, along with 24 live ammunition cartridges. The investigation further uncovered that the operational costs for the espionage activities were allegedly funded via Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, some of which originated from illicit arms trades.

During the course of the investigation, officials indicated that the group was reportedly engaged in conducting reconnaissance missions targeting sensitive military and paramilitary installations. This reconnaissance involved sharing photographs and videos with individuals based in Pakistan, raising significant concerns about national security.

Further intelligence revealed that the network also focused on radicalising vulnerable youths, recruiting them for various terror-related activities, espionage, and arms trafficking. Police reported that installations of CCTV cameras took place at several locations across the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, amplifying the risks to national security.

Thwarting Potential Terror Attacks

Authorities stated that the investigation had successfully averted potential terror operations, including plans for grenade attacks on key security establishments. This proactive approach underscores the importance of intelligence-sharing and the effectiveness of coordinated efforts among law enforcement agencies.

In a related development, the Delhi Police revealed that another similar espionage network had been dismantled in Ghaziabad just days prior, suggesting a potentially larger web of such activities within the region. The police efforts continue to focus on tracing other individuals connected to the operation and thoroughly investigating the entirety of the conspiracy.

The authorities emphasised the critical significance of ongoing surveillance and preventive measures to safeguard national security, as investigations remain open to uncover additional members of the network. The seriousness of these findings highlights the continued threats faced by the nation from organised espionage efforts externally.

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