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News18
24-05-2025
- News18
'Visited Pakistan Before Pahalgam Attack': Brother Of Delhi Man Held On Espionage Charge
Last Updated: Mohammad Harun, a scrap dealer from Delhi, was arrested by the UP ATS for allegedly collaborating with a Pakistani High Commission official to share sensitive information. Mohammad Harun, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad from Seelampur in Delhi on charges of espionage, last visited Pakistan before the Pahalgam terror attack, his family said. His brother also said Harun had a second wife there. Speaking to reporters, Harun's brother Sahid said some people in plain clothes visited Harun's house and inquired about him, saying that were looking for people who had returned from Pakistan in the recent past. Sahid also said that Harun had visited Pakistan on April 5 last and had returned on April 25. 'Two people came to Harun's house in civilian uniform, but he wasn't home. They met me and said that they were from the passport office, and those who came from Pakistan are being called back, made to sign, and then sent back after questioning," Sahid said. 'Then Harun went with them, and when he didn't return, we called him, his phone rang several times, and then it was switched off. When we went to the police station, they said they didn't know anything and sent him to Noida. Then he was presented at the Lucknow in court. By the time we arrived, it was too late, and we couldn't meet him," he was quoted by news agency ANI as saying. Sahid further said Harun used to go to Pakistan as he had been married there. 'He went to Pakistan last time on April 5 and returned on the 25th. During Covid, Harun used to help people in the locality," he added. Speaking on his son's arrest, Rukaiya Begum, mother of Harun, said, 'I have been living here since I was 12 years old. Harun never said anything to suggest there was something going on. I wasn't there when they took him away. He got married a second time in Pakistan, which is why he used to go there once a year." She also named one Mujammil and alleged he trapped his son. 'He (Harun) must have gotten to know Mujammil through visa-related work. That man has trapped my son. If this has been going on for three months, then why didn't you stop him from crossing the border? You could have caught him if he were doing something wrong," she said. Harun's wife, Shabana, confirmed her husband's second marriage in Pakistan and claimed Harun was innocent. 'My husband is innocent. He had a second marriage in Pakistan and used to go there to meet her. He also worked on visa-related matters, and the visa always came after a full inquiry. He hasn't done anything wrong, he is a heart patient. I want to meet him once; they arrested him and didn't even allow us to meet him," she said. Forty-five-year-old Harun worked as a scrap dealer and was suspected of being involved in anti-national activities. He was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad from Seelampur in Delhi on Thursday. Harun was also suspected to be having contacts with Pakistani operatives, including officials connected to the Pakistani government and military. According to PTI, Harun was reportedly collaborating with Muzammal Hussain, an employee in the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, to illegally secure Pakistani visas in exchange for money, while also allegedly transmitting sensitive information deemed harmful to India's national interest. 'Haroon was reportedly in regular contact with Muzammal Hussain. Investigation suggests that Haroon's familial connections in Pakistan facilitated their initial interaction during his visits to the country and the high commission," the report quoted an official statement. Harun allegedly worked with Hussain to collect money from multiple individuals under the pretence of arranging Pakistani visas. These funds were then deposited into various bank accounts, the statement read. In return, Harun reportedly received a commission and delivered cash to specified individuals or locations on Hussain's behalf. Despite knowing Hussain's diplomatic status and Pakistani nationality, Harun 'continued to share crucial information concerning India's internal security", the ATS revealed, adding that the information was allegedly used by Hussain in his efforts to 'destabilise" India. Following the revelations, the Government of India declared Hussain persona non grata and ordered his expulsion from the country. In a parallel operation at Adampur in Varanasi, the ATS on Thursday a rrested another suspect identified as Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam, a resident of Jaitpura. According to the ATS, Tufail was suspected of attempting to undermine India's sovereignty and unity by joining 'anti-national" WhatsApp groups and forming a subversive organisation allegedly backed by Pakistani entities. He is also accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani contacts. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Espionage case india pakistan conflict Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 24, 2025, 09:11 IST
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the Angelenos on TikTok's Discover List 2025
Three L.A. creators have earned spots on TikTok's 2025 Discover List, which spotlights 50 creators worldwide who are setting trends and making their mark beyond the platform. Los Angeles magazine sat down with movie buff Joe Aragon, performer Yasmine Sahid, and singer-songwriter Lu Kala—who represent the city among five categories: educators, foodies, icons, innovators, and originators—to discuss their creative journeys and what this recognition means to them. InnovatorFor Joe Aragon, movies aren't just entertainment—they're a daily passion he shares with 1.2 million followers. Creating content six days a week, Aragon covers everything from reviews to watch lists and breaking industry news."I've always been a huge fan of movies, born and raised in L.A. so it's hard not to be kind of infatuated with Hollywood and with, you know, the stardom and all of that. You live so close to it, it's just like natural to like gravitate towards the movie theaters."The city's theater scene shapes Aragon's viewing habits. "I would go to AMC Burbank everyday if I wanted to, if I could," he says, naming his favorite venues: The Egyptian Theatre, Los Feliz 3, New Beverly Cinema, Vista Theatre, Vidiots, and Aero started as promotion for his podcast "House of Cinema"—launched with a friend during Covid—has grown into a thriving digital community. "Success for me is seeing the audience grow, and seeing people react in a way that feels really genuine and positive. When I get comments that say, 'I watched this movie because of you and I loved it,' that is the only success I really need, and that is the best success."InnovatorYasmine Sahid brings nostalgic comedy to life through sketches and parodies of childhood favorites like Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and the Twilight series. The L.A.-based actress, musician, and writer also taps into current pop culture moments."I feel like it [TikTok] is more of a building block," Sahid says. "Over time, I've been getting better opportunities in the film and TV industry because of my TikTok presence. Same with music, I've gotten a few features because of my presence on TikTok."Her social media success has opened doors: she's hosted TikTok's Oscars red carpet, interviewed talent at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, and has upcoming projects, including one for Prime Video."Creators to watch, I remember seeing that list last year and like, all these like big creators that I looked up to and that I would look at their profiles and careers and I'd be like, 'okay that's something that I want to strive for,' and then now being chosen as one of those creators, it is very cool and honoring," Sahid says. OriginatorToronto native turned L.A. local Lu Kala found her musical spotlight through TikTok. With over 651,000 followers, she shares performances, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and live streams with fans."Whether you wanna dance, whether you're an artist, whether you wanna hear someone tell a joke—there's like people that are 80-years-old and they're famous on TikTok, so I think that's what sold me on it. It was kind of like, 'Wait, there's a space on here for literally everyone and it ended up being just such an amazing way for me to connect with my fans," Kala breakthrough came quickly: "I remember when I started posting, like that first week, I had like 200 followers, and I was like so happy about my little 200. Then I had a video of mine go viral, in that first week of me posting, and I remember waking up to like 47 thousand followers."The platform has propelled her music career forward. Her song "Pretty Girl Era" has garnered over 30 million streams and spent 15 weeks in Canada's Top 40 radio's Top 15. She's earned two Juno Award nominations and Billboard Canada's Women in Music Rising Star Award."A lot of times, I think I'm really hard on myself," Kala says. "[But] even when you think things are not moving, they're still moving, and I'm just so grateful that my name is being mentioned in rooms that I'm not even in. I'm excited to see what this year on TikTok will look like for me. TikTok has done so much for me, so I'm just happy, I'm just happy to be here."
