Delhi Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Network
Analysis based on 11 articles · First reported Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 10, 2026
The busting of this espionage network by the India===Delhi Police is a positive development for India's national security, potentially reducing risks of terror attacks and intelligence leaks. However, the involvement of Pakistan===Inter-Services Intelligence and Babbar Khalsa highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and security challenges, which could lead to increased defense spending or heightened vigilance.
The Special Cell of the India===Delhi Police successfully dismantled a major espionage and terror module allegedly operated by Pakistan's Pakistan===Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa (BKI). The operation led to the arrest of 11 individuals across Delhi and Punjab. The accused were found to be installing solar-powered CCTV cameras near sensitive security and defense establishments in states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir, transmitting live feeds to Pakistan-based handlers. Investigations revealed the network was involved in arms smuggling, funding activities through UPI transactions, and radicalizing youths for terror. Police recovered nine CCTV cameras, four pistols (including three foreign-made PX5 weapons), 24 live cartridges, five hand grenades, detonators, and IED components. The arrests averted potential terror attacks, including grenade attacks on security establishments. Key accused like Manpreet Singh, Anmol, and Sahil were identified for their roles in coordination and installation. A similar network was also busted in India===Ghaziabad recently, indicating a broader pattern of such activities.
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