Delhi Police say 11 were arrested in alleged Pakistan-linked espionage and arms module involving solar CCTV surveillance
The Facts
- Delhi Police’s Special Cell said it busted an inter-state module involving espionage, arms smuggling and terror-linked activity.
- Police said 11 people were arrested in the operation.
- The arrests were made in coordinated operations across Delhi and Punjab.
- Police said the module was allegedly backed by Pakistan-based handlers and linked to Pakistan’s ISI.
- Police said the case also exposed alleged links to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International.
- Investigators said the group had installed solar-powered CCTV cameras near sensitive military or security locations in Punjab and Rajasthan.
- Police said nine solar-powered CCTV cameras were recovered during the operation.
- Police said the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based handlers through encrypted or mobile applications.
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Context
What did police say the cameras were used for?
Police said the solar-powered CCTV cameras were installed near sensitive military and security locations to monitor movement and conduct reconnaissance, with live or recorded feeds allegedly reaching Pakistan-based handlers Hindustan Times,Tribune,Pioneer.
Where were the surveillance locations identified by police?
Reports citing police statements said the surveillance network included locations in Punjab and Rajasthan, and some accounts listed cities such as Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga, Bikaner and Alwar; other reports also mentioned Ambala and Kathua Business Standard,ThePrint,Jammu Kashmir Lates….
What else was recovered or alleged besides the cameras?
Some reports citing police said the operation also led to the recovery of arms and other incriminating material; one report specified four pistols and 24 live cartridges India TV News,Indian Express.
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