LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) took action on Sunday. They arrested a suspected Pakistani spy. The suspect was allegedly working for Pakistan’s intelligence agency. He was also engaged in cross-border smuggling from Moradabad.
UP ATS officials received credible information. It indicated that a man was operating along the India–Pakistan border. He was involved in smuggling activities. Pakistani intelligence operatives supported him. Upon further investigation, ATS identified the suspect as Shehzad Wahab, a resident of House No. 135, Mohalla Azad Nagar, Tanda, in Rampur district. The ATS said that Shehzad had travelled frequently to Pakistan over the past several years. He used these trips to illegally transport goods across the border. These goods included cosmetics, spices, clothing, and other items.
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Shehzad shared classified information with ISI agents
Under the guise of trade, he allegedly contacted Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) operatives directly. He provided them with sensitive information about India’s internal security, a senior ATS officer said. The officer added that Shehzad shared classified information with ISI agents. He also facilitated financial transactions for Pakistani handlers operating in India. He helped to transfer money to ISI-linked individuals in India. Moreover, Shehzad is suspected of recruiting individuals from Rampur. He recruited others from other parts of UP too. He sent them to Pakistan under the pretext of smuggling or employment. His ultimate aim was assisting the ISI. Pakistani intelligence handlers reportedly arranged the visas and other travel documents for these individuals, the officer added.
Shehzad also allegedly supplied Indian SIM cards to ISI agents to aid in their espionage activities, the officer said. Based on the collected evidence, the ATS filed an FIR at the ATS police station in Lucknow. They included relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The FIR cites charges related to espionage and national security. He was presented before a competent court, and further legal proceedings are underway.
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