He is accused of transmitting strategic information, including the locations of Indian military units, to Pakistani officers.
Indian arrested for spying for Pakistan from Jaisalmer by Rajasthan Intelligence: Rajasthan Intelligence has arrested a man from Jaisalmer for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI, ANI reported, citing a press release issued by the department.
The suspect, identified as Patan Khan, was found to be engaged in suspicious activities during surveillance operations in the strategically and militarily sensitive international border area of Jaisalmer. He was arrested under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, following a joint interrogation conducted in Jaipur by multiple central agencies and the confirmation of incriminating evidence.
The press note stated, “In this connection, during surveillance of the strategically and militarily sensitive international border area in Jaisalmer district, suspicious activities of Patan Khan were detected.”
It further noted that Jaisalmer is "strategically and militarily very important due to its proximity to the Pakistani border."
According to the release, Patan Khan first travelled to Pakistan in 2013, where he came into contact with Pakistani intelligence officers. During subsequent visits, he reportedly received espionage training and continued to meet Pakistani agents. He was allegedly lured with money and instructed, via social media, to provide sensitive information about the Indian Army and the Jaisalmer border area.
“Since 2013, he has been in continuous contact with Pakistani intelligence officers. During one such meeting, he was lured with money and, through social media, was asked to provide sensitive information related to the Jaisalmer international border area and Indian Army deployments,” the note added.
He is accused of transmitting strategic information, including the locations of Indian military units, to Pakistani officers and receiving payment through intermediaries from Pakistan’s ISI.
The statement also emphasized that Indian intelligence and military agencies continuously monitor the region due to its high security relevance.
“It is noteworthy that the State Special Branch, Jaipur, keeps strict surveillance on espionage activities carried out in the state by Pakistan's intelligence agency.”
