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NIA initiates fresh interrogation of 6 accused in Pak-linked espionage case

NIA initiates fresh interrogation of 6 accused in Pak-linked espionage case

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{Investigators are probing the alleged transmission of live footage of important locations, including railway stations in Delhi and Sonipat, providing remote access to foreign operatives} According to NIA officials, the fresh round of interrogation is aimed at uncovering the full extent of the alleged network, identifying Pakistani handlers and establishing the organisational links of the accused. (HT File) National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigators on Friday initiated a fresh custodial interrogation of six accused arrested in a Pakistan-linked espionage and terror conspiracy case after a special court in Lucknow granted the agency five days of custody remand. The six accused including Pradeep, Raj Valmiki, Shiva Valmiki, Hritik Gangwar, Sane Ism alias Maqbool Pathan and Shivraj, were produced before the special judge (NIA)/additional sessions judge, Court No. 3, and the court allowed the agency to take them into custody from June 5 to June 10 for further questioning. According to NIA officials, the fresh round of interrogation is aimed at uncovering the full extent of the alleged network, identifying Pakistani handlers and establishing the organisational links of …

NIA files report against five juveniles in Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case

NIA files report against five juveniles in Pakistan-linked Ghaziabad espionage case

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday, May 18, filed its investigation report against five Juveniles in Conflict with Law (JCLs) in connection with a Pakistan-linked terror conspiracy involving espionage activities aimed at endangering India’s safety and security. As reported by news agency IANS, the NIA had submitted its detailed investigation report before the Juvenile Justice Board in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the Official Secrets Act, and the UA(P) Act. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Patriot release date postponed: Mohanlal and Mammootty’s espionage thriller to hit theatres a week later in May

Patriot release date postponed: Mohanlal and Mammootty’s espionage thriller to hit theatres a week later in May

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Patriot is one of the most-awaited films of the year. The espionage thriller, which stars two of the most revered Malayalam stars, Mohanlal and Mammootty, was initially set to release this month, on April 23. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the film has been postponed and won’t be released as planned. Mohanlal and Mammootty in a picture together on the set of Patriot. When will Patriot release? Patriot will be released in theatres worldwide a week later, on May 1. Mohanlal and Mammootty took to their X accounts to share the new date. On Tuesday, the makers took to Instagram to share a statement explaining the reason behind the delay. They said they are working to bring the film to audiences with the “highest possible quality.” The statement read, “We are working hard to bring Patriot to you at the highest possible quality. However, due to a combination of unforeseen circumstances, it has become necessary to postpone the film’s release from the previously scheduled date of April 23 by a few days.” About Patriot …

Ranveer Singh’s autodriver in Dhurandhar 2 climax scene still hasn’t seen the film: ‘Tickets are around ₹500…’

Ranveer Singh’s autodriver in Dhurandhar 2 climax scene still hasn’t seen the film: ‘Tickets are around ₹500…’

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If you’ve watched Dhurandhar 2, you probably recall the auto driver who shared screen space with Ranveer Singh in the film’s climax. But here’s a twist – the man is yet to watch the Aditya Dhar spy thriller himself. Despite being part of one of its most talked-about moments, he revealed that steep ticket prices have kept him away from theatres for now. The name of the auto driver is Harjeet. MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DHURANDHAR 2 AHEAD! Dhurandhar 2’s auto driver hasn’t seen the film yet In the film’s closing moments, Ranveer’s character Jaskirat, aka Hamza, is seen walking away from the ruthless world of espionage and violence. After nearly two decades, he returns to his hometown of Pathankot. Ranveer’s Jaskirat is seen confronting the reality of his family after years of absence. He realises that his mother and younger sister have long believed him to be dead, and have made peace with that loss, building a quiet life away from violence and bloodshed. From a distance, he is seen watching them, visibly emotional, with …

Days after Dubai honeymoon, Navyman arrested from Agra for ISI espionage

Days after Dubai honeymoon, Navyman arrested from Agra for ISI espionage

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The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested an Indian Navy sailor from Agra on Tuesday on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), barely three days after he returned from his honeymoon in Dubai, senior officials said on Wednesday. Security agencies are now probing whether other individuals could be part of the suspected espionage network. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY) Investigators are also examining his recent foreign trip as part of the ongoing espionage probe. The accused, identified as Adarsh Kumar Singh alias Lucky, a seaman in the Indian Navy, was apprehended from his native village Chitpur under Kagarol police station limits in Agra district. Officials said he had returned to India last Saturday after travelling to Dubai with his wife following their wedding. Adarsh married a woman from Vishawar in Mathura on February 19 at Suraj Garden in Kagarol. Soon after the ceremony, the couple left for Dubai for their honeymoon. Security agencies detained him shortly after his return. Investigators are now scrutinising details of the Dubai visit to determine whether it had …

Retired IAF Officer Arrested In Assam For Alleged Links With Pakistan Espionage Network | India News

Retired IAF Officer Arrested In Assam For Alleged Links With Pakistan Espionage Network | India News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 16:59 IST The suspect was taken into custody after sustained surveillance and preliminary investigation by the police. Suspicious material was recovered from his laptop. Former IAF officer Kulendra Sarma arrested for alleged ties to Pakistan. (Photo: X) A retired Indian Air Force personnel was arrested in Assam’s Sonitpur district on Saturday for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence operatives, according to police. The accused has been identified as Kulendra Sarma, who was taken into custody after sustained surveillance and preliminary investigation by the police. Police sources told NDTV that they were keeping a close eye on the suspect and recovered suspicious materials from his laptop. Additional Superintendent of Police Haricharan Bhumij said preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had shared sensitive documents and information with Pakistani operatives over social media. Police have seized his laptop and mobile phone. Before retiring in 2002, Sarma served as a Junior Warrant Officer at the Air Force Station in Tezpur, which hosts key air assets, including a Sukhoi-30 squadron. After his retirement, he briefly worked at …

Ex-Air Force Official Held In Assam For Spying For Pakistan As Probe Into Espionage Network Expands | India News

Ex-Air Force Official Held In Assam For Spying For Pakistan As Probe Into Espionage Network Expands | India News

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Last Updated:December 13, 2025, 16:28 IST Accused Kulendra Sharma, a resident of Patia locality in Tezpur, is a former Junior Warrant Officer who was posted at the Tezpur Air Force Station and retired from service in 2002 A suspected Pakistani spy network is operating across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh—two regions of critical strategic importance to India’s eastern defence architecture. (AP) A former Indian Air Force official has been arrested in Assam’s Tezpur on charges of espionage for Pakistan, triggering a wider national security investigation that has now exposed a suspected Pakistani spy network operating across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh—two regions of critical strategic importance to India’s eastern defence architecture. The accused, Kulendra Sharma, a resident of Patia locality in Tezpur, was detained following intelligence inputs indicating his alleged links with a Pakistani espionage agency. Sharma is a former Junior Warrant Officer who was posted at the Tezpur Air Force Station and retired from service in 2002. After retiring from the Air Force, Sharma worked in the electronics department of Tezpur University, from where he later …

2 more including Kupwara resident arrested in espionage case: Arunachal Pradesh Police

2 more including Kupwara resident arrested in espionage case: Arunachal Pradesh Police

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ITANAGAR: A resident of Jammu and Kashmir is among two persons arrested from West Siang and Changlang districts of Arunachal Pradesh in connection with an ongoing probe into an espionage case involving two Kashmiris, police said on Friday. The Changlang Police has not shared any details about the person arrested on espionage charges (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Police said the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Hilal Ahmed, a resident of Kupwara in Kashmir, was arrested following inputs from the Itanagar police about his alleged role in the espionage case. Another person was also taken into custody on charges of espionage from Miao in the Changlang district but the district police did not share any details about the arrest. West Siang superintendent of police (SP) Kardak Riba said his office received specific inputs from Itanagar Police on December 11 about a person in the district’s Aalo area who was allegedly linked to the espionage case. A team was formed under the supervision of the officer-in-charge of the Aalo police station, and the suspect was traced with the help of …

UK Issues Espionage Alert As MI5 Flags Chinese Spy Profiles On LinkedIn Targeting British MPs | India News

UK Issues Espionage Alert As MI5 Flags Chinese Spy Profiles On LinkedIn Targeting British MPs | India News

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Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 09:23 IST MI5 has warned UK lawmakers of suspected Chinese spy profiles on LinkedIn, prompting an official espionage alert across Westminster. MI5 Warns MPs of Chinese Spies Using Fake LinkedIn Recruiter Profiles British intelligence agency MI5 has warned its Members of Parliament that Chinese intelligence operatives are using fake “headhunter” profiles on job searching website, LinkedIn to target MPs, parliamentary staff, and officials with access to sensitive information.  According to briefings shared with lawmakers, the agency has identified at least two online profiles masquerading as legitimate recruiters but allegedly operating on behalf of Chinese intelligence services to cultivate potential sources. Officials say these operatives approach targets under the guise of career opportunities, seeking to build rapport before gradually soliciting privileged political or governmental information. What we know about MI5’s anti-espionage strategy? In response to the alert, Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced a new Counter Political Interference and Espionage Action Plan aimed at disrupting foreign intelligence activity, with a particular focus on the threat from China. Under the plan, intelligence agencies will …

Which Of His Espionage Thrillers Ruled The Global Box Office?

Which Of His Espionage Thrillers Ruled The Global Box Office?

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Films Where Brad Pitt Played A Spy Or Got Caught In Espionage (Photo Credit – Prime Video) When Brad Pitt’s Formula One sports drama F1 was released in theaters earlier this year, the film not only earned rave reviews from critics and audiences but also set the global box office on fire. Throughout his illustrious career, the dashing Hollywood star has showcased remarkable versatility, portraying a wide range of characters, including spies and men caught in the shadowy world of espionage. Among these films, where he’s played a spy or got caught up in espionage, which one holds the distinction of being his biggest global box office hit? Keep reading to find out. Films in Which Brad Pitt Played a Spy – Box Office Comparison Here are five films in which F1 actor Brad Pitt played a spy or got entangled in the world of espionage, listed in order of release. Their global box office earnings, as reported by Box Office Mojo, are as follows: Spy Game (2001): $143 million Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005): $487.3 …