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Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Kaithal man accused of spying sent to judicial custody
Days after he was arrested for alleged espionage, 25-year-old Devender Singh Dhillon was on Friday sent to judicial custody, Kaithal superintendent of police Astha Modi said. He was produced before a court after the completion of his remand and was sent to jail, said SP, adding that the investigation is still underway in the case. On May 16, police had disclosed that Devender, a postgraduate student at Khalsa College in Patiala, who was already in jail in a under after Arms Act, had revealed his alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives during interrogation. He is a resident of Mastgarh village under Guhla block of Kaithal. Though Devender was granted bail in the Arms Act case, he was held after new evidence surfaced linking him to espionage. Another case was registered against him under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Official Secrets Act. SP had earlier confirmed that Devender had visited Pakistan in November 2024 through the Kartarpur Corridor, for religious purposes. On suspicion that he might have collect sensitive military information from India and shared with Pakistani intelligence operatives, investigators seized his mobile phone along with other electronic devices and sent them to a lab to retrieve the deleted data. A joint team from the National Investigation Agency and military intelligence also questioned him.
India Today
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
From Jyoti Malhotra to Devender Singh: 11 'Pak spies' caught in India over 3 days
Over three days, 11 people have been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan in multiple states amid a nationwide crackdown on those involved in espionage activities in the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror the most prominent arrests made was a Haryana-based travel vlogger named Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information. Other accused arrested are students, a security guard, commoners and an app accused were lured into the spy network through social media, monetary incentives, false promises, messaging apps and personal visits to Pakistan. The use of social media influencers and young people - in their 20s and 30s - in these networks has also highlighted the evolving nature of espionage, where seemingly innocuous channels can be exploited for intelligence gathering. All the 11 arrests occurred in three states - Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. Here's a list of the accused arrested so far for allegedly snooping for Pakistan:GAZALA AND YAMEEN MOHAMMEDAlong with Jyoti Malhotra, police also arrested Gazala, a 32-year-old widow and Yameen Mohammad from Punjab's Malerkotla, for allegedly sharing information with Pakistani agents in exchange for money. advertisement The accused collaborated with Danish, the former Pakistani High Commission staffer, in financial dealings and visa-related their arrest, it was revealed that Danish frequently met them. They approached him to obtain Pakistani visas. Moreover, money was transferred online to their mobile phones through him. Their job was to funnel money to their espionage network. JYOTI MALHOTRAJyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber from Hisar, was being "developed as an asset", police said on Sunday. She runs a YouTube channel called 'Travel with JO', and was in touch with Pakistani agents during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, but had no direct access to any defence-related influencer, who has 3.85 lakh subscribers on YouTube, travelled to Pakistan three times - in 2023, 2024, and in March 2025 - ahead of the Pahalgam terror attack. She came in contact with a Pakistani High Commission staffer, Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, who was suspended by India recently. Her visits to Pakistan and Kashmir within a short timeframe are also under scrutiny, particularly to determine whether she was directed to upload travel videos featuring specific locations or content. DEVENDER SINGHA 25-year-old political science student from Khalsa College in Punjab's Patiala, Devender Singh was arrested in Haryana's Kaithal for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Police said he was found to have shared sensitive information with ISI agents, including pictures of the Patiala military Singh had allegedly uploaded photos of pistols and guns on Facebook at the time of his arrest. During questioning, it emerged that he visited Pakistan in November last year. ARMANA 26-year-old man from Nuh, identified as Arman, was another suspected spy who was held alongside Jyoti Malhotra for allegedly sharing sensitive information about the Indian Army and other military activities with Pakistan. Police recovered conversations, photos, and videos sent to Pakistani numbers from his was sending details of India's military activities to Pakistan via WhatsApp, according to police. advertisementTAREEFTarif was the second person from Nuh to be arrested for alleged espionage activities. During questioning, Tarif revealed he was in contact with two individuals from the Pakistan Embassy, who had provided him with SIM cards. He frequently travelled to embassy officials instructed him to go to Sirsa and send photographs of the airport. Interrogation is ongoing. NAUMAN ILLAHIOn May 15, another suspected spy, a 24-year-old man, was arrested in Haryana's Panipat for allegedly being in touch with a Pakistan-based agent linked to ISI. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi from Uttar Pradesh, was working as a factory security guard and is accused of supplying sensitive information to a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Kairana, had visited Pakistan multiple times. All his electronic equipment has been seized. advertisementMOHAMMAD MURTAZA ALIPolice arrested Mohammad Murtaza Ali in Punjab's Jalandhar for allegedly spying for ISI. He reportedly carried out espionage activities through a mobile app developed by mobile phones and three SIM cards were seized from his possession, police Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a man, identified as Shehzad, allegedly involved in espionage for ISI. Shehzad, a resident of Rampur district, was taken into custody from Moradabad on revealed that Shehzad 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 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 was sent to 14 days of judicial custody, and he was transported from Moradabad to Lucknow. advertisementSUKHPREET SINGHThe Punjab Police arrested two people, including Sukhpreet Singh, in Gurdaspur for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan during Operation accused was "engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, with ISI," Director General of Punjab Police Gaurav Yadav Border Range Satinder Singh said the ISI made the accused active after the Pahalgam terror attack and Rs 1 lakh was transferred to their accounts. The accused is said to be either aged 19 or 20. KARANBIR SINGHIn the same operation, Karanbir Singh, one of the two suspects caught in Gurdaspur, was in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian armed forces, DGP Gaurav Yadav Border Range Satinder Singh sai the accused had been sharing information for the last 15-20 days and were also involved in drug smuggling. An FIR was registered against Sukhpreet and Karanbir under the stringent Official Secrets Watch IN THIS STORY#India-Pakistan#Operation Sindoor
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Haryana student held in Kaithal for spying, sharing defence info with Pakistani handlers
Devindera Singh Dhillon, a student from Haryana, has been arrested for allegedly spying and sharing sensitive information with Pakistan. Dhillon, who was initially arrested for posting pictures of weapons on social media, confessed to leaking details of defense installations in Patiala. CHANDIGARH: Arrested for posting the pictures of sophisticated weapons on social media account on Sunday, Devindera Singh Dhillon is accused of spying and passing on sensitive information to Pakistan. Hailing from a landlord family of Kaithal district of Haryana, Devinder Singh Dhillon is student of MA political science in Khalsa College of Patiala city in Punjab. He was initially arrested for uploading pictures on social media on Sunday. During questioning he confessed to have shared the details of defense installation of Patiala with with his handlers in Pakistan. Kaithal Superintendent of police Aastha Modi said that now after his confession of spying and leaking information to handlers in Pakistan, the investigation agencies have sent his mobile phone and electronic gazette for cyber cells forensic analysis. " We are trying to establish his money trail through cyber experts and bank accounts. Besides this we are trying to retrieve the data of snap chat account etc which he had deleted. However we have got sufficient evidence through his insta and whatsapp chat account. While trail of bank account transactions is in progress" Aastha Modi said. How he came in contact with handlers is yet to be concluded but it is established that he has met Officers or handlers in Pakistan during his visit cross borders via Kartarpur corridor in the month of November last year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative a Licença do Antivírus Agora Clique aqui Undo We are exploring other angles as well, added the Kaithal SP. Notably, this is the second such arrest made from the state. All this happen at the time when two neighboring countries a peace amidst tensed atmosphere in the post Operation Sindoor launched by defense forces this week at a time. According to information, ISI and other intelligence agencies of Pakistan had spent lot of money on Devindera to rope him to share information of vital installations in the region. It may be recalled that earlier Panipat police had arreste 24-year-old Nauman Ilahi on similar charges. A native of Uttar Pradesh native, Nauman was employed as a security guard in Haryana. He is accused of getting money from agents in the account of his brother-in-law and the company driver for giving information to Pakistan. On Friday Nauman was taken to his place in Kairana amidst high security where the investigation agencies had recovered documents and incriminating material .
NDTV
17-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Haryana Student Arrested For Spying, Allegedly Shared Key Info With Pakistan
Chandigarh: A college student was arrested from Haryana on suspicion of spying and passing on sensitive information to Pakistan, marking the second such arrest from the state this week at a time calm prevails along the India-Pakistan border. Devendra Singh Dhillon, a 25-year-old student of political science at Patiala's Khalsa College, was arrested from Kaithal on May 12 for uploading photos of pistols and guns on his Facebook account. During questioning, it emerged that he went to Pakistan in November last year through the Kartarpur corridor and was sharing sensitive information with officers of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence agency. The neighbouring country's intelligence officers had allegedly spent a lot of money to indulge Dhillon. Kaithal Police Superintendent Aastha Modi said the first year Masters student also shared images of the Patiala military cantonment with Pakistan's officers. His phone has been seized and sent for forensic investigation. Further, his bank account is being investigated to ascertain the money trail between him and Pakistani officers. Dhillon's arrest comes days after 24-year-old Nauman Ilahi was arrested Panipat on similar charges. The Uttar Pradesh native, who was employed as a security guard in Haryana, used to get money from agents in the account of his brother-in-law and the company driver for giving information to Pakistan. Additionally, Punjab Police last week had 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 crackdown on cross-border espionage comes as calm prevails along the border since May 10, when India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement after India's May 7 Operation Sindoor led to military strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Cross-border military action ensued, escalating tensions that were building up since the April 22 Pahalgam attack in which 26 civilians were killed.
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Not just an exam…promise to make my late father, country proud: Ria Kaur Sethi
Ria Kaur Sethi, a resident of Sector 72 in Mohali, has made her mark by securing an impressive All-India Rank 89 in the UPSC civil services examination, results of which were announced on Tuesday. 'For me, this was never just an exam. It was a promise to make my father and my country proud,' said Sethi (27). Sethi lost her father, S Jagjiv Singh Sethi, in 2017, a loss that became the driving force behind her goal. 'My father has been my biggest inspiration. He ran a business, but more than that, he touched lives. I want to continue that legacy this time through public service. I hope to make him proud every step in my way.' Coming from a joint family, Sethi credited her mother and elder brother for their unconditional support. 'I owe a lot to my family. My mother and brother stood by me through every failure, every doubt,' she shared. Sethi completed her graduation in Economics (Honours) from Khalsa College, Delhi University, followed by a postgraduate degree in Development Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Her optional subject was Sociology, and her strategy was clear from the beginning: 'I stuck to the basics. The UPSC syllabus and previous year questions became my Bible. There is so much information out there, especially now with AI but that's where aspirants lose their way.' Sethi emphasised the importance of self-study and clarity. 'Most of my preparation was self-driven. I gave weight to quality over quantity — limited sources, repeated revisions, and complete faith in my preparation.' 'This was my fourth attempt and second interview,' Sethi revealed. 'The first hurdle was always the prelims. Twice, I cleared the mains but fell short at the preliminary stage. But I never gave up as I had faith in my efforts.' 'As an IAS officer, I want to create equal opportunities, especially for girls. I want every girl to be able to stand where I am today,' she said. Sethi aims to bridge the gap between people and governance: 'There are many whose voices never reach the authorities. My goal is to identify their limitations and plug the gaps so they can truly benefit from government schemes.' To fellow UPSC aspirants, the 27-year-old cautioned that there is 'too much content and too many distractions'. 'Stick to your strategy, believe in your preparation, and stay committed to your dream of a Viksit Bharat.' 'Books and strategies are secondary — if your heart beats for nation-building, it will reflect in your answers and in your interview.' For Sethi, this is a 'moment of great joy, but it still feels incomplete'. 'The entire credit goes to my late father, and then to my mother. The journey hasn't been easy, but when you have a strong support system, no journey feels too difficult,' she concluded.
