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Delhi couple arrested on suspicion of ISI espionage network links
Authorities in Delhi have detained a young couple on allegations of maintaining connections with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and providing support to an espionage operation. The pair are suspected of involvement in recruitment and logistical coordination activities.
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Law enforcement agencies in the capital have arrested a 25-year-old man and his 21-year-old wife on suspicion of operating as part of an intelligence network linked to Pakistan's ISI. The couple, whose identity has not been disclosed, allegedly played an active role in supporting espionage operations based in Delhi.
According to investigators, the pair were tasked with providing logistical assistance to the network, which included sourcing supplies, arranging safe locations, and facilitating communication channels. The couple is further suspected of attempting to recruit additional individuals to participate in intelligence gathering activities on behalf of the foreign agency.
The arrests mark the latest in a series of cases involving alleged foreign intelligence operations in India. Security agencies have intensified their focus on identifying and disrupting networks suspected of conducting espionage activities within the country.
The investigation into the couple's alleged connections and activities is ongoing. Authorities are examining their communications, financial transactions, and contacts to map the broader network structure and identify potential associates. The case underscores persistent concerns regarding foreign intelligence operations targeting India's security infrastructure.