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Jaipur, (IANS): Police CID (Security) Intelligence on Tuesday arrested a
suspected Pakistani spy from Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The accused, Mahendra
Prasad (32), was employed as the manager of the DRDO Guest House at the Chandan
Field Firing Range.
He
was allegedly in constant touch with a Pakistani intelligence handler and was
leaking sensitive information about India’s defence activities.
CID
(Security) IG Dr. Vishnukant said that in view of Independence Day
celebrations, Rajasthan CID Intelligence has been maintaining heightened
surveillance on anti-national and subversive activities.
During
this monitoring, information surfaced about Mahendra Prasad, a contractual
worker at the DRDO Guest House.
A
native of Palyun, Almora (Uttarakhand), he was suspected of engaging in
espionage. Investigations revealed that Prasad was in contact with a Pakistani
intelligence agency through social media.
He
was allegedly supplying his handler with details about the movement of DRDO
scientists and Indian Army officers who visit the Chandan Field Firing Range
for missile and weapon trials. This facility in Jaisalmer is a critical site
for testing strategic defence equipment.
Following
his detention, Prasad underwent joint interrogation by security agencies, and
his mobile phone was subjected to a thorough technical analysis.
The
investigation confirmed that he had shared sensitive information related to
DRDO operations and Indian Army activities with his Pakistani handler.
Based
on the evidence, CID Intelligence formally arrested Mahendra Prasad on charges
of espionage.
Authorities
are now probing the extent of the security breach and whether others were
involved in the information network.
The
arrest highlights the ongoing threat posed by foreign intelligence operations
targeting India’s strategic establishments.
Security
agencies have reiterated their commitment to safeguarding national security and
have urged all personnel, especially those working in sensitive areas, to
remain vigilant and report any suspicious approaches immediately.
