Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:57pm on 23 Mar 2026,Monday India Global
A major espionage network with links to Pakistan has been dismantled in Uttar Pradesh after a routine alert in Ghaziabad escalated into a nationwide probe. At least 22 people, including minors, were arrested for conducting pre-attack reconnaissance of military bases and railway infrastructure. Operating via social media and encrypted apps, recruits were paid ₹5,000–₹20,000 to share photos, videos, and GPS data. A Special Investigation Team uncovered plans to install solar-powered CCTV cameras along the Delhi-Jammu corridor to track troop movement. The network, coordinated by Pakistan-based handlers, also ran SIM and OTP rackets. Authorities believe the operation was part of preparations for a large-scale attack in Jammu and Kashmir. (PC: NDTV)
