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India Gazette
2 hours ago
- India Gazette
Delhi Police arrests another man for sending Indian SIM cards to Pakistani operatives
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday arrested another man for supplying Indian SIM cards to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). According to the police, the apprehended individual has been identified as Hasin (42), a resident of the Deeg district of Rajasthan. According to the Special Cell, the accused is Kasim's elder brother, who was apprehended two days ago for the same allegations. According to the officials, accused Hasin had visited Pakistan around 15 years back as his relatives reside there. Currently, he has been in touch with ISI officials for around 4-5 years. In August 2024, he sent SIM cards to Pakistan through Kasim. One of the SIM cards is in his name, and it was used by PIO. During interrogation, it was revealed that he sent pictures of sensitive army establishments to the PIO and received money in lieu of that. The officials added that he also provided OTP with the ability to activate WhatsApp in Pakistan. His ISI handlers also helped him to get a Pakistani Visa for his younger brother Kasim, his brother-in-law and sister when they had gone to Pakistan in August 2024, the police said. Hasin is being produced in court to obtain police custody remand for an in-depth investigation regarding his network of espionage across the country. Further investigation is underway. Earlier on May 29, the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested a man for supplying Indian SIM cards to Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). The accused was identified as Kasim, a resident of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. According to the officials, he had travelled to Pakistan twice and was found to have links with ISI agents. As per the police officials, the accused Kasim had emerged during the development of secret intelligence inputs received by the Special Cell and the Northern Division of the Railway (NDR) in September 2024. These inputs indicated that Indian mobile numbers were being misused by Pakistani intelligence personnel to contact Indian nationals via WhatsApp, with the aim of extracting sensitive information related to the Indian Army and key government offices. During the investigation, authorities discovered that Kasim had travelled to Pakistan on two separate occasions, first in August 2024, and then again in March 2025. He stayed there for approximately 90 days in all and is suspected to have met members of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) during these visits. The Delhi Police Special Cell said, 'In September, 2024, source input was received at Special Cell/NDR that Indian mobile numbers are being used by Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) for espionage activities in India. These SIM cards are being sent to Pakistan by some Indians. One name, Kasim r/o Bharatpur, Rajasthan, had appeared during the development of secret information. It was also found that Kasim had visited Pakistan twice, first in August 2024 and the second time in March 2025 and stayed there for about 90 days and had also met ISI persons.' 'By using these SIMs on WhatsApp, PIOs were communicating with Indians to extract sensitive information of sensitive installations related to the Army and other Government offices. In this regard, a case was registered under the appropriate sections of law. Today, on 29.05.25, Kasim has been arrested and is on police remand. Further investigation is going on to unearth the conspiracy of espionage by PIOs and their Indian associates,' they added. A case has been registered under relevant sections of law, and the accused has been taken into police custody for further interrogation. (ANI)
NDTV
2 hours ago
- NDTV
Brother Of Man Who Supplied SIM Cards To Pak Operatives Arrested In Delhi
New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested another accused in connection with an ongoing investigation into an espionage racket linked to Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs), an official said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Hasin (42), is the elder brother of Kasim, who was earlier arrested for allegedly supplying Indian SIM cards to PIOs for spying activities, he said. "Hasin was arrested from the Nagar area in the Deeg district of Rajasthan as part of the probe. During interrogation, it was revealed that Hasin had visited Pakistan around 15 years ago to meet relatives and has allegedly been in contact with ISI officials for the last 4 to 5 years," the officer said. He said that in August 2024, Hasin sent a SIM card registered in his name to Pakistan through his brother Kasim. That SIM card was later found to be used by a Pakistani intelligence operative, the officer said. The police said that Hasin not only facilitated the transmission of the SIM card but also provided OTPs to help activate WhatsApp accounts in Pakistan. It has also been alleged that he sent photographs of sensitive Indian Army establishments to Pakistani handlers and received money in return, he said. Investigations further revealed that Hasin played a key role in helping his brother Kasim, along with their brother-in-law and sister, secure Pakistani visas for a visit in August 2024, with the assistance of ISI operatives, it is claimed. He has been produced before the court and remanded in police custody for five years for questioning to ascertain the full extent of the espionage network, including his Indian associates and financial links, a source in the police added. The source said that Hasin's name came up during Kasim's interrogation where he disclosed that when he had travelled to Pakistan, he was told by handlers there that his brother already works for them and he should do so too. This revelation prompted investigators to include Hasin in the ongoing investigation. Kasim, the main accused, had travelled to Pakistan twice -- first in August 2024 and again in March 2025 -- and stayed there for nearly 90 days. During his visits, he allegedly met officials of Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), a senior police officer said. The case dates back to September 2024, when intelligence inputs were received about Indian mobile numbers being misused by foreign handlers to extract sensitive information. These SIM cards, allegedly procured in India, were sent across the border and used by Pakistani operatives to contact Indian citizens via social media, the officer added. "Using these numbers, PIOs engaged unsuspecting Indians and attempted to extract classified information related to defence infrastructure and government installations," the official said.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Police arrests brother of espionage accused Kasim over SIM card supply to Pak operative
The Delhi Police have arrested the brother of a man arrested for allegedly supplying Indian SIM cards to Pakistani intelligence operatives for spying activities, reported PTI news agency on Saturday. The accused, identified as 42-year-old Hasin, is the elder brother of Kasim, who was accused of espionage and detained earlier this week. "Hasin was arrested from the Nagar area in the Deeg district of Rajasthan as part of the probe. During interrogation, it was revealed that Hasin had visited Pakistan around 15 years ago to meet relatives and has allegedly been in contact with ISI officials for the last 4 to 5 years," an officer said. Also Read: Espionage case: 800 members of Varanasi man's WhatsApp groups on ATS radar Hasin, in August 2024, had allegedly sent a SIM card registered in his name to Pakistan through his brother Kasim. The SIM card was later found to be used by a Pakistani operative. He has allegedly been in touch with ISI officials for the past 4-5 years. The police claimed that Hasin facilitated the transmission of the SIM card and also provided OTPs to help activate WhatsApp accounts in Pakistan. It has also been alleged that he sent photographs of sensitive Indian Army establishments to Pakistani handlers and received money in return. Also Read: 20-year-old college dropout arrested for spying in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra The police probe into Hasin revealed that he had played a key role in helping his brother Kasim, along with their brother-in-law and sister, secure Pakistani visas for a visit in August 2024, with the assistance of ISI operatives. Hasin was produced in Delhi's Patiala court and has been remanded to police custody for five years. Police intend to question the accused to ascertain the full extent of the espionage network, including his Indian associates and financial links, PTI quoted a source as saying. Hasin's name had supposedly come up during his brother Kasim's interrogation. Kasim allegedly stated that when he travelled to Pakistan, ISI handlers had stated that he should work with them as his brother was already doing so. Kasim, the main accused, had travelled to Pakistan twice, in August 2024 and again in March 2025, staying in the neighbouring nation for nearly 90 days. Reports of his visits were confirmed, as reported by India Today, when a YouTube channel in Pakistan 'Rehbar-e-Mewat' showed Kasim telling a news anchor that being in the country 'felt like home.' The anchor asked him how it felt like to be back in Pakistan, to which Kasim replied, "It feels like home. I get so much love and affection here that it brings me back so soon. I am back here in less than three months due to your people's love and affection".
India Today
5 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
'Feels like home': Interview video of Indian 'spy' in Pak alerted agencies
Kasim (marked in red circle), the man arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, is seen in a YouTube video posted by a Pakistani media outlet. (Screengrab) Kasim arrested from Rajasthan for spying for Pakistan Radicalised several individuals in India Kasim's brother Asim also arrested for espionage activities The man arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly spying for Pakistan visited the country twice in a year to receive training from his ISI handlers, officials told India Today. That Kasim, a resident of Rajasthan, visited Pakistan was confirmed after he was seen in a YouTube video speaking to a Pakistani media outlet. Kasim was arrested in the Deeg area of Mewat in Rajasthan on Thursday. The video, posted by the YouTube channel 'Rehbar-e-Mewat', shows Kasim telling the news anchor that it "felt like home" in Pakistan. "Mr Kasim, welcome to Pakistan once again. How does it feel to be back in Pakistan?" the anchor is heard asking him. To this, Kasim replies, "It feels like home. I get so much love and affection here that it brings me back so soon. I am back here in less than three months due to your people's love and affection". According to officials, Kasim visited Pakistan for the first time in August 2024 and again in March 2025, staying for about 90 days in total. During these visits, he received espionage training from his ISI handlers and senior operatives. Investigations revealed that Kasim was sending Indian SIM cards to Pakistan, which were then used by Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) to contact Indians via WhatsApp for gathering sensitive military and government-related information. Kasim is also alleged to have radicalised several individuals in India and authorities believe he has a wider network, with further arrests expected soon. KASIM'S BROTHER HELD FOR ESPIONAGE Kasim's brother Asim has also been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, sources told India Today. He had been on Indian intelligence agencies' radar for some time due to his suspicious cross-border connections. His name came up during the questioning of Kasim. As per sources, Asim made repeated visits to Pakistan under the pretext of meeting relatives, during which he allegedly came in contact with ISI agents. These interactions during his visits to Pakistan are now part of a broader probe, sources said. During interrogation, Kasim told the police that after reaching Pakistan for the first time, he was informed by his handlers that his brother was already working for them. Kasim came into the picture after Asim's visa expired. It was then that Kasim was allegedly asked to continue the link and facilitate further communication. Sources said that Asim would be taken to Gurugram and Barmer for further investigation. Hearing the matter on Saturday, a Delhi court asked the Delhi Police if this could be a case of cyber fraud rather than espionage. Police said there have been multiple instances where Indian numbers were used in Pakistan to honey-trap officials. The SIM cards, obtained from Central Delhi's Anand Parbat area, were issued in Asim's name and were taken to Pakistan by Kasim, they added. Meanwhile, sections under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) are likely to be invoked against Kasim at a later stage, according to sources. The man arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly spying for Pakistan visited the country twice in a year to receive training from his ISI handlers, officials told India Today. That Kasim, a resident of Rajasthan, visited Pakistan was confirmed after he was seen in a YouTube video speaking to a Pakistani media outlet. Kasim was arrested in the Deeg area of Mewat in Rajasthan on Thursday. The video, posted by the YouTube channel 'Rehbar-e-Mewat', shows Kasim telling the news anchor that it "felt like home" in Pakistan. "Mr Kasim, welcome to Pakistan once again. How does it feel to be back in Pakistan?" the anchor is heard asking him. To this, Kasim replies, "It feels like home. I get so much love and affection here that it brings me back so soon. I am back here in less than three months due to your people's love and affection". According to officials, Kasim visited Pakistan for the first time in August 2024 and again in March 2025, staying for about 90 days in total. During these visits, he received espionage training from his ISI handlers and senior operatives. Investigations revealed that Kasim was sending Indian SIM cards to Pakistan, which were then used by Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) to contact Indians via WhatsApp for gathering sensitive military and government-related information. Kasim is also alleged to have radicalised several individuals in India and authorities believe he has a wider network, with further arrests expected soon. KASIM'S BROTHER HELD FOR ESPIONAGE Kasim's brother Asim has also been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, sources told India Today. He had been on Indian intelligence agencies' radar for some time due to his suspicious cross-border connections. His name came up during the questioning of Kasim. As per sources, Asim made repeated visits to Pakistan under the pretext of meeting relatives, during which he allegedly came in contact with ISI agents. These interactions during his visits to Pakistan are now part of a broader probe, sources said. During interrogation, Kasim told the police that after reaching Pakistan for the first time, he was informed by his handlers that his brother was already working for them. Kasim came into the picture after Asim's visa expired. It was then that Kasim was allegedly asked to continue the link and facilitate further communication. Sources said that Asim would be taken to Gurugram and Barmer for further investigation. Hearing the matter on Saturday, a Delhi court asked the Delhi Police if this could be a case of cyber fraud rather than espionage. Police said there have been multiple instances where Indian numbers were used in Pakistan to honey-trap officials. The SIM cards, obtained from Central Delhi's Anand Parbat area, were issued in Asim's name and were taken to Pakistan by Kasim, they added. Meanwhile, sections under the Official Secrets Act (OSA) are likely to be invoked against Kasim at a later stage, according to sources. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police make one more arrest in espionage case
The Delhi Police arrested one more person from Rajasthan on Friday in connection with the espionage case registered with the Special Cell, officials said. The police identified the latest arrested accused as Mohammad Hasin, the elder brother of Kasim, a resident of Deeg who was arrested on Thursday in the case. Hasin had been called in for questioning and was arrested on Friday night after interrogation, the police said. A police officer said that during questioning, Hasin allegedly said that he had been in touch with ISI officers for the past four years. He had visited Pakistan several times and was the one who connected Kasim with them, the officer added. Kasim has been accused of being in touch with ISI officers and undergoing training in Pakistan for a month last year. Hasin's mobile phone and other gadgets have been seized and sent to a forensic lab, the police said. Kasim allegedly admitted to receiving Rs 2 lakh in Pakistani currency in instalments to execute spying activities in India, a police officer said. According to the police, Kasim was working in the guise of a maulana while simultaneously providing vital information about military establishments to Pakistan. He was also in touch with a few people in Pakistan through different social media platforms, the police alleged. Sources also alleged that he had spoken to a few people in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory response after the Pahalgam attack, where it carried out strikes in nine terror locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
