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Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Spy ring: No direct link between Jyoti, Panipat-Kaithal accused yet, says Haryana Police
Panipat superintendent of police (SP) Bhupinder Singh on Wednesday said the investigators have so far not found any connection between spying accused Nauman Ilahi,24, and Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra. Similarly, his Kaithal counterpart Astha Modi also clarified to HT that no connection could be found between Devender Singh Dhillon, 25, and Malhotra. Devender is under police remand till Friday. Police had on May 14 said that based on inputs, they have arrested Ilahi, a native of Shamli's Kairana city from outside a Panipat handloom making unit, where he was working as a security guard. This was the first arrest in the state in this spy racket. Three days later, on May 16, police disclosed that Devender, a postgraduate student, who was earlier arrested in an Arms Act case, has revealed his alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives during interrogation. YouTuber Malhotra was arrested in Hisar on May 16 for allegedly passing on sensitive information to Pakistani information operatives. Then, one Armaan was nabbed in Nuh for allegedly supplying SIM cards, transferring funds, and attending the Defence Expo, 2025, in Delhi at the direction of Pakistan information operatives Mobile sent to recover data: Panipat SP After completion of seven days of remand on Tuesday, a Panipat court extended the police custody of Ilahi by four more days. SP Bhupinder, during a press conference on Wednesday, said that Illahi's mobile phone has been sent for forensic analysis to retrieve deleted contacts, audio and video clips, which will be used as evidence. 'However, not much amount has been found in his bank account. He would receive small amounts or get them transferred into different accounts to encash them. We will develop a link between them,' Singh said, adding that it has been discovered that he was active only during Operation Sindoor. Last time he visited Pakistan with his parents when he was a minor, to meet his relatives. The SP further said that some expired were recovered during searches at his sister's house in Panipat, where he was living, and at Kairana. No diary has been seized yet, as claimed, the SP added. 'He was not kind of major spy, but they (handlers) would ask for the movement of convoy or others. Nothing much,' he said. SP said that Illahi was in touch with his alleged handler Iqbal Kana, also a Kairana native. 'Kana shifted to Pakistan in 1995 and came in touch with Illahi. He is said to be operating a network from Pakistan and also his handler,' he added. The investigators, SP said, are gathering digital evidence that would be crucial to build a case against him When asked about any connection with Malhotra, he said, 'We have not found any kind of his connection with any other case yet. But if other district police will reach out to us, they will be co-operated.'
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Suspected spy held in Haryana's Panipat was in touch with Pak-based ISI handler, say police
A 24-year-old youth, who has been arrested in Panipat district for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, was also in touch with a Pak-based ISI handler, Haryana Police sources said on Thursday. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistan's premier military intelligence agency. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24) from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, worked as a factory security guard and is accused of supplying sensitive information to Pakistan. He was nabbed on Tuesday. Illahi's arrest came amid heightened alert in Haryana in the wake of the recent military confrontation with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack last month. Just over a week ago, on May 3, the Amritsar rural police arrested two men — Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih — for allegedly photographing and sharing sensitive details of Army cantonments and airbases. Investigators believe the duo had direct links to Pakistani intelligence operatives. In a separate case, Malerkotla police arrested two individuals — including a 31-year-old woman, Guzala, and her associate Yameen Mohamad — on May 11 for allegedly aiding a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi. Police say the two were part of a broader espionage network operating in the region. The latest arrest before Ilahi's came from Bathinda, where on May 13, a tailor working inside the military station was taken into custody on suspicion of spying. Authorities revealed that he was the second civilian linked to espionage from that location — the first being Sunil Kumar, a cobbler arrested on April 29. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to cease all firing and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries to the brink of full-scale war. Ilahi was reportedly staying with his sister, Zeenat, and brother-in-law, Irfan, in Hali Colony in Panipat. Zeenat and Irfan, however, told reporters that Illahi mostly stayed at the factory or headed to his Kairana home. In between, sometimes he used to visit their home, they said. Expressing surprise at Ilahi's arrest, Irfan said, 'The last time he came here was a few days ago, and he said he was going to Delhi. Afterwards, we had police coming to our home and questioning us and taking our statements.'Zeenat, his sister, however, was more stern in her reaction.'If he has done this kind of activity as is being alleged, then he should be severely punished,' she said. Illahi has studied till Class 10, the family informed.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- The Hindu
Suspected spy held in Haryana's Panipat for sharing information with Pakistan
A suspected spy was arrested in Panipat district on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, Haryana Police said. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24), is from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who had been working as a private security guard in the district, the police said on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). "...(Ilahi) was in contact with some people in Pakistan and was supplying sensitive information to them," Karnal SP Ganga Ram Punia, who is also holding an additional charge as Panipat SP, said. When asked who Mr. Illahi was in touch with, Mr. Punia said, "These things are part of investigations. We have seized his mobile phone, and further investigation is ongoing." Mr. Illahi's arrest comes amid heightened alert in Haryana in the wake of the recent military confrontation with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack last month. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to cease all firing and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries to the brink of full-scale war. This arrest comes close on the heels of another incident in which Punjab Police said they have arrested two persons, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- NDTV
Suspected Spy Arrested In Haryana For Sharing Information With Pak: Cops
Chandigarh: A suspected spy was arrested in Panipat district on Tuesday for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, Haryana Police said. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24), is from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who had been working as a private security guard in the district, the police said on Wednesday. "...(Ilahi) was in contact with some people in Pakistan and was supplying sensitive information to them," Karnal SP Ganga Ram Punia, who is also holding an additional charge as Panipat SP, said. When asked who Illahi was in touch with, Punia said, "These things are part of investigations. We have seized his mobile phone, and further investigation is ongoing." Illahi's arrest comes amid heightened alert in Haryana in the wake of the recent military confrontation with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack last month. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to cease all firing and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries to the brink of full-scale war. This arrest comes close on the heels of another incident in which Punjab Police said they have arrested two persons, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi.
The Print
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Suspected spy held in Haryana's Panipat for sharing information with Pakistan
'…(Ilahi) was in contact with some people in Pakistan and was supplying sensitive information to them,' Karnal SP Ganga Ram Punia, who is also holding an additional charge as Panipat SP, said. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24), is from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who had been working as a private security guard in the district, the police said on Wednesday. Chandigarh, May 14 (PTI) A suspected spy was arrested in Panipat district on Tuesday for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, Haryana Police said. When asked who Illahi was in touch with, Punia said, 'These things are part of investigations. We have seized his mobile phone, and further investigation is ongoing.' Illahi's arrest comes amid heightened alert in Haryana in the wake of the recent military confrontation with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack last month. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to cease all firing and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes that brought the two countries to the brink of full-scale war. This arrest comes close on the heels of another incident in which Punjab Police said they have arrested two persons, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi. PTI SUN AMJ AMJ AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
