Pak-Backed Spy Network Busted: Operatives Used Sanatan Disguise, Love Jihad Angle Under Scanner

Sahibabad (Ghaziabad): After the revelation of the spying network spread across the country, shocking facts are coming to light in front of the investigating agencies. Initial investigation has revealed that people associated with this network operated from Pakistan and were carrying out activities like espionage and Reiki by adopting Sanatan costumes in India so that no one could doubt them.

Who was running this spy network?

According to sources, after Sardar, alias Sarfaraz, alias Zora Singh, and Shahzad, alias Bhatti, sitting in Pakistan, now the name of Waqar, alias Vicky Jatt, has also come to the fore. It is being said that it was also running a parallel network and many of the arrested accused were in contact with it.

Have names been changed to conceal identity?

Investigation has revealed that many accused associated with the gang had adopted Hindu names and costumes to hide their real identity. Names like Suhail, alias Romeo; Naushad, alias Lalu; Sameer, alias Shooter and Iram, alias Mehak, were part of this strategy so that they could easily blend in and avoid suspicion.

How did you avoid suspicion?

The accused also used religious symbols. Some people tied Kalava on their hands, wore Rudraksha around their necks, and applied Tilak on their foreheads. Due to this, they could roam among the common people without any suspicion and carry out their activities.

How many accused have been arrested so far?

Police have so far arrested 18 people in this case, which include many youths and some women. Apart from this, the involvement of six minors has also come to light, making this network look more serious.

Is the Love Jihad angle also being investigated?

The investigating agencies are not considering this matter limited to just espionage. It is also being investigated whether the accused tried to spread their network through Love Jihad by changing their names and forming relationships.

Which places were targeted for Reiki?

Investigation has revealed that the accused did Reiki by visiting religious places like Haridwar, Rishikesh and Khatu Shyam. Apart from this, army camps and sensitive areas were also monitored, which is a matter of concern for the security agencies.

Were high-profile targets also targeted?

According to sources, names of some people from the same network have also surfaced in the recce of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's house. It is being told that the work of gathering information about the area before the attack was done through them.

How was the technology being used?

The investigation has also revealed that the bosses associated with the network used VoIP technology to hide their location. Through this, he kept changing his identity while contacting different countries.

This entire matter has increased the concern of the security agencies and now the scope of investigation is being continuously expanded so that all the people associated with the network can be reached.