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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Trump Has Been Bribed By...': Ex-Pentagon Official Blasts US For Allowing Munir's Anti-India Rant
In a scathing attack, former Pentagon official Michael Rubin accused US President Donald Trump of being 'bribed' into allowing Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to deliver an anti-India, nuclear-charged rant on American soil. Branding Munir 'Osama in suits,' Rubin warned his 'jugular-cutting' rhetoric mirrors terrorist ideology and could trigger ISI-linked nuclear threats. He urged Washington to strip Pakistan of its Major Non-NATO Ally status, blacklist it as a state sponsor of terrorism, and impose sweeping visa bans. Rubin also blasted US generals for not walking out on Munir, questioning why America tolerates such rhetoric after the Pahalgam massacre. He said Trump's blind eye, whether from negligence or greed, is pushing the region toward a dangerous tipping point that directly threatens India's national security.#trumphasbeenbribed #michaelrubin #osamainasuits #asimmunir #pakistan #nuclearthreat #statesponsoroftterrorism #pahalgammassacre #uspakistanrelations #indianationalsecurity #donaldtrump #usforeignpolicy #pakistanarmy #indianews #breakingnews #geopolitics #indiapakistan #modigovt #terrorism #worldnews #breakingnews #trending #trendingnow #toi #bharat #toibharat #indianews
New Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra HC directs DGP to probe sleeper cell activities
VIJAYAWADA: In the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and intelligence alerts, the High Court on Wednesday directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to probe alleged sleeper cell activity across the State and submit a report by Thursday. Justice N Harinath issued the directives while hearing petitions filed by advocate Surapareddy Gouthami and A Shivakumar of Proddatur. The petitioners alleged inaction of the State Police and Home Department despite central intelligence reports indicating that about 20,000 sleeper cell operatives linked to Pakistan's ISI are active across India, with around 1,200 suspected in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Nandyal, Guntur, and Kadapa. The petitioners cited the Pahalgam terror attack, which left several civilians dead and injured, as a trigger for heightened alerts across states. Petitioner's counsel Narsi Reddy argued that AP police failed to investigate ISI-linked networks or reassure the public, calling the inaction a serious lapse in internal security management. In response, the High Court issued notices to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and instructed the DGP to investigate sleeper cell activity based on the evidence provided by the petitioners. The HC's intervention comes amid the arrests of Siraj Ur Rehman in Vizianagaram and Sameer in Hyderabad, who were allegedly plotting IED blasts. These developments have further raised concerns about terror network within the State, adding urgency to the court's directive aimed at protecting national security.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Who is Shehzad Wahab? UP trader-turned Pakistani spy under guise of cross-border trade
The Uttar Pradesh ATS arrested Shehzad Wahab, a Rampur trader, for espionage and cross-border smuggling. He maintained direct contact with Pakistan's ISI, sharing sensitive information and facilitating financial transactions. LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday arrested Shehzad Wahab , a trader from Rampur, for allegedly working as a Pakistani spy while engaging in cross-border smuggling under the cover of trade. A resident of House No. 135, Mohalla Azad Nagar, Tanda, in Rampur district, Shehzad had frequently travelled to Pakistan over the past several years. UP ATS arrests trader from Moradabad for spying for Pakistan, cross-border smuggling According to ATS officials, he used these visits to illegally transport goods—including cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items—across the border. Direct link to ISI, recruited locals for spy network Under the pretext of trade, Shehzad allegedly maintained direct contact with operatives of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and shared sensitive information related to India's internal security. Officials said he also facilitated financial transactions for Pakistani handlers in India and helped transfer money to ISI-linked individuals. Shehzad is further suspected of recruiting people from Rampur and other parts of Uttar Pradesh, sending them to Pakistan under the guise of smuggling or employment, with the objective of supporting ISI operations. Pakistani handlers reportedly arranged their visas and travel documents. Police added that Shehzad also provided Indian SIM cards to ISI agents to assist them in espionage activities. An FIR has been registered at the ATS police station in Lucknow under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to espionage and national security . He has been produced before court and further proceedings are underway.
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First Post
19-05-2025
- First Post
Spy linked to Pakistan's ISI nabbed by UP ATS for espionage and smuggling
According to ATS officials, Shahzad had been frequently traveling to Pakistan over the past several years. Under the pretense of smuggling goods such as cosmetics, clothes, spices, and other items between India and Pakistan, he was allegedly operating as a spy for the ISI read more The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man identified as Shahzad, a resident of Rampur, on charges of spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrest was made in Moradabad following an investigation into Shahzad's involvement in cross-border smuggling and anti-national activities. According to ATS officials, Shahzad—son of Abdul Wahab and a resident of House No. 135, Mohalla Azad Nagar, Tanda, District Rampur—had been frequently traveling to Pakistan over the past several years. Under the pretense of smuggling goods such as cosmetics, clothes, spices, and other items between India and Pakistan, he was allegedly operating as a spy for the ISI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Shahzad maintained close and constant communication with ISI agents and is accused of sharing sensitive and confidential information related to India's national security. 'Shahzad has good relations with the agents of ISI, with whom he was in constant touch. Shahzad has shared confidential information related to India's security with the agents of ISI,' the ATS said in a statement. More from India Operation Black Forest marks 'beginning of end of Naxalism', says CRPF chief 'On confirmation of this information, FIR was registered under sections 148 and 152 at ATS, Lucknow. Shahzad was arrested today (May 19) by UP ATS from Moradabad, who is being presented before the court as per rules, and further legal action is being taken,' ATS added. He also reportedly facilitated the funding of ISI-linked operatives within India and assisted in sending individuals from Rampur and other parts of Uttar Pradesh to Pakistan under the guise of trade, with the intention of recruiting them for espionage. 'He also used to send people from many parts of Rampur district and Uttar Pradesh to Pakistan to work for ISI under the guise of smuggling. The ISI also arranged the visas of these people. Shahzad had also provided Indian SIMs to the ISI agents to spy against India,' the statement stated. Further investigations revealed that Pakistani intelligence agents arranged visas and travel documents for these individuals, while Shahzad provided Indian SIM cards to ISI operatives to support their covert activities. Following confirmation of his espionage and anti-national activities, a case (Case No. 04/25) was registered at the ATS Police Station in Lucknow under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Shahzad was taken into custody in Moradabad and is currently being interrogated by the ATS. Earlier in Haryana, several individuals were arrested for alleged espionage activities in favour of Pakistan, according to Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapoor. He said the crackdown was the result of increased vigilance and surveillance across the state. Speaking at a press conference, Kapoor said the arrests were made in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, with anti-national elements apprehended in various districts of Haryana. He said the arrests were based on input from central and state intelligence agencies, adding, 'After Operation Sindoor, we had increased vigilance, and under that, based on information received from our central agencies and state intelligence agencies, anti-national elements were caught in some districts. Cases have been registered against them, and they have been arrested and sent to jail.'
India Today
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UP man arrested on charges of spying for Pak, had crossed border to share info
A man allegedly involved in espionage for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), officials said. The accused, identified as Shehzad and a resident of Rampur district, was taken into custody from Moradabad on was held amid a nationwide crackdown on individuals allegedly spying for Pakistani intelligence agencies, a sweep that has already led to the arrest of several people, including social media influencers and to a press release issued by the ATS, Shehzad had been under surveillance following credible intelligence inputs suggesting his involvement in smuggling across the India-Pakistan border under the protection of Islamabad's intelligence establishment. Investigations revealed that he had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was engaged in illegal cross-border trade of cosmetics, clothing, spices, and other goods. The smuggling racket allegedly served as a front for his espionage activities, police is also accused of establishing close contact with multiple ISI operatives and supplying them with sensitive and confidential information related to India's national security. Officials said the accused was not only passing on intelligence but also facilitating operations for the ISI within India.A further probe uncovered that, acting on ISI instructions, Shehzad had transferred funds to Pakistani agents operating in India. He also allegedly helped send people from Rampur and other parts of Uttar Pradesh to Pakistan under the pretext of smuggling, with the intent of recruiting them for ISI-linked to police, the visa and travel documents for these individuals were reportedly arranged with the help of ISI is also said to have procured and delivered Indian SIM cards to ISI agents, potentially aiding communication for subversive purposes.A case has been registered against Shehzad under Sections 148 and 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the ATS police station in Lucknow. The accused has been produced before a magistrate and further legal proceedings are InMust Watch
