Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests Shahzad for suspected ISI-linked espionage acts

An alleged agent of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur on Sunday (May 18) by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF).
Shahzad was apprehended by the STF Moradabad unit following inputs about his alleged involvement in cross-border smuggling and espionage activities for the ISI. The STF said Shahzad was allegedly passing sensitive information related to national security to his handlers.
He travelled to Pakistan several times over the years and was allegedly smuggling cosmetics, clothes, spices, and other items across the border, the agency alleged.
Puri police investigating into financial transactions of woman in link with Jyoti MalhotraArrests in Uttar Pradesh reveal alleged ISI agents passing sensitive information to Pakistan, posing threat to national security. | Source: The Hindu
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