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Jaipur, October 11 (IANS) Rajasthan resident Mangat Singh, who was arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI, was sent to three-day police custody by a special court here on Saturday. An officer gave this information.
According to Special Public Prosecutor Sudesh Kumar, the accused was booked under the Official Secrets Act for sharing sensitive strategic information with Pakistani handlers.
Officials revealed that Mangat Singh, a resident of Govindgarh in Alwar district, presented himself as a ‘siddha man’ to take advantage of the religious faith of people.
He was said to be ‘well-known’ in the Alwar region for allegedly extorting money on the pretext of performing rituals.
Authorities had been monitoring his movements for several months.
Surveillance revealed that he was in contact with Pakistani ISI agents through social media for about two years.
Sources said that during investigation, two suspicious numbers saved in her mobile phone with the names “Isha Sharma” and “Isha Boss” were identified as Pakistani handlers.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused shared sensitive and strategic information with Pakistan,” an official said.
“We have also found records of two financial transactions – Rs 8,000 and Rs 1,500 – and are investigating other possible money transfers.”
Intelligence sources confirmed that Jaipur-based intelligence units and central agencies conducted technical analysis of Mangat Singh’s mobile phone, which confirmed his links with Pakistan-based operatives.
After confirming the espionage activity, CID (Intelligence), Rajasthan registered a case and arrested him on Friday.
Officials said Rajasthan intelligence and central agencies are now investigating his financial routes, contacts and possible local networks.
After Operation Sindoor, intelligence agencies of Rajasthan have intensified action against spy networks suspected of sending information to Pakistan. Several operatives have been placed under surveillance as part of ongoing counter-intelligence efforts.
–IANS
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