Throughout history, the Bharatiya subcontinent has faced persistent external threats, with espionage serving as a subtle yet potent weapon against national integrity. From a Hindu civilizational perspective, the sanctity of Rashtra (nation) and Dharma (duty) is paramount. The act of betraying one’s nation for personal gain or ideological alignment not only undermines national security but also erodes the foundational values of trust, loyalty, and collective responsibility that have sustained Bharatiya civilization for millennia. The recent spate of espionage incidents, involving informants working for Pakistan’s ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) and terror networks, highlights a grave internal challenge—one that threatens both the sovereignty and the civilizational ethos of Bharat.

Below is a detailed account of 31 documented incidents where Bharatiya citizens, across religious and regional lines, were found aiding Pakistani intelligence or terror outfits. Each case is referenced with its source for further reading.

Detailed Overview of the 31 Espionage Incidents

Islamist Informants for ISI

1. Panipat, Haryana (14 May 2025):
   Nauman Ilahi, a 24-year-old pilot, was arrested for passing sensitive information to Pakistani handlers. His mobile phone was seized, and links with Pakistan-based contacts are under investigation.
2. Bathinda, Punjab (13 May 2025):
   Raqeeb Khan, a tailor inside Bathinda Cantonment, was arrested after being found in contact with Pakistani numbers and possessing military documents.
3. Aligarh, UP (20 Jan 2024):
   Seven Muslim students from Aligarh Muslim University were arrested for alleged ISIS links, acting as conduits for Pakistani handlers.
4. Kanpur, UP (2 Feb 2024):
   Faisal Rehman was sentenced to 10 years for spying for Pakistan. Arrested in 2011 while surveilling railway stations for ISI.
5. Guwahati, Assam (22 March 2024):
   Two Muslim men were arrested for passing information to ISI. One had a Bangladeshi wife and assumed a false identity.
6. Durg, Chhattisgarh (10 Nov 2023):
   A professor at AMU and a local teacher were arrested for ISIS links, acting as ISI informants.
7. Gonda, UP (30 July 2023):
   Four men were arrested for collecting and passing sensitive information about Bharatiya military installations to ISI.
8. Ahmedabad, Gujarat (17 July 2023):
   Three Muslims were sentenced to life for spying for ISI, sharing secret military information.
9. Barmer, Rajasthan (31 March 2023):
   Two men were arrested for sending confidential information to ISI, with records of frequent travel to Pakistan.
10. Amritsar, Punjab (19 May 2022):
    Two men were arrested for photographing army installations and sharing them with ISI.
11. Shamli, UP (16 Aug 2023):
    Kaleem was arrested for sending photos of army convoys and strategic locations to ISI via WhatsApp.
12. Hyderabad, Telangana (2 Oct 2022):
    Three men were caught working for ISI, inciting communal unrest and passing sensitive information.
13. Kishtwar, J&K (3 Sept 2022):
    A mosque cleric, Maulvi Abul Jaghad, was arrested for passing Bharatiya Army information to Pakistan-based terror groups.
14. Ambur, Tamil Nadu (31 July 2022):
    Meer Anas Ali, an engineering student, was arrested for planning attacks in collaboration with ISIS and ISI.
15. Kokrajhar, Assam (20 April 2022):
    Akbar Banjara, a notorious criminal with ISI links, was killed in a police encounter.

Non-Muslim Informants for ISI

16. Kaithal, Haryana (12 May 2025):
    Devendra Singh, a college student, was arrested for sharing sensitive information with ISI after visiting Pakistan via Kartarpur Corridor.
17. Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (3 March 2025):
    Bhani Singh, a railway employee, was arrested for passing military engineering secrets to a Pakistani woman handler.
18. Bathinda, Punjab (28 April 2025):
    Sunil Kumar, a cobbler, was arrested for sharing sensitive information with a Pakistani woman via WhatsApp.
19. Agra, UP (13 March 2025):
    Raghvendra Kumar, a coaching center chairman, was arrested for sharing confidential information with an ISI agent named Neha Shama.
20. Bikaner, Rajasthan (3 March 2025):
    Deepak, an e-mitra operator, was arrested for passing sensitive information to ISI.
21. Kanpur, UP (19 March 2025):
    Kumar Vikas, a manager at an ordnance factory, was arrested for sharing classified data with an ISI agent.
22. Porbandar, Gujarat (26 Oct 2024):
    Pankaj, a local youth, was arrested for sharing Bharatiya Coast Guard information with a Pakistani naval agent via Facebook and WhatsApp, receiving payments in return.
23. Okha, Gujarat (29 Nov 2024):
    Dipesh, a port employee, was arrested for sharing details of Bharatiya Navy ships with ISI through a Pakistani agent, receiving regular payments.
24. Lucknow, UP (19 May 2024):
    Ram Singh, a shipyard employee, was arrested for sharing photos of Bharatiya naval vessels with an ISI agent.
25. Bhuj, Gujarat (7 July 2023):
    Nilesh Vaghela, a BSF jawan, was arrested for sharing confidential information with a Pakistani woman agent, receiving ₹25,000.
26. Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan (12 Dec 2021):
    Sandeep Dayal, a gas agency operator, was arrested for passing army secrets to ISI after being honey-trapped by a Pakistani woman.

Influencer Informants for ISI

27. Jyoti Malhotra, a travel blogger from Haryana, was arrested for sharing sensitive information and promoting a favorable image of Pakistan after being honey-trapped by Pakistani High Commission staffer Ehsan-ur-Rahim (Danish). She used encrypted apps to communicate and confessed to her actions.

Bharatiya Informants Assisting Pakistani Terrorists 

28. Guwahati, Assam (16 May 2025):
    In ‘Operation Ghost SIM’, Assam Police busted a racket supplying SIM cards to Pakistani agents, detaining at least 14 individuals.
29. Moradabad, UP (19 May 2025):
    Shahzad was arrested for supplying SIM cards to ISI agents, with multiple trips to Nepal and close links to Pakistani handlers.
30. Sitapur, UP (18 May 2025):
    Santram, a POS agent, was arrested for sending over 50 SIM cards to Pakistan, with suspicious financial transactions in his account.
31. Nuh, Haryana (17 May 2025):
    Aman, 23, was arrested for supplying SIM cards to Pakistani terror operatives, maintaining contact with expelled PHC staffer Ehsan-ur-Rahim.

Implications and Steps Forward

The exposure of these espionage networks reveals a multidimensional threat to Bharat’s national security. The involvement of individuals from diverse backgrounds—students, professionals, defense personnel, and even social media influencers—demonstrates the sophistication of Pakistani intelligence operations. The use of honey-traps, financial inducements, and digital platforms has made recruitment easier and detection harder.

From a civilizational standpoint, such betrayals are not merely legal offenses but acts that corrode the collective spirit and security of the nation. They undermine the trust that binds communities and erode the values that have historically defined Bharat.

Possible Steps Forward:

• Strengthen Counter-Intelligence: Bolster technical and human intelligence capabilities to detect and neutralize espionage attempts at early stages.
• Public Awareness: Launch campaigns highlighting the dangers of honey-trapping and digital manipulation, especially targeting vulnerable groups.
• Legal Reforms: Update laws to address new-age espionage tactics, including stricter penalties for digital espionage and financial conduits.
• Community Vigilance: Encourage local communities to report suspicious activities, leveraging the traditional Bharatiya ethos of collective responsibility.
• International Cooperation: Enhance collaboration with global intelligence agencies to track cross-border espionage and terror financing networks.

In conclusion, safeguarding the nation against such internal threats is not just a matter of law enforcement but a civilizational imperative. Upholding the values of loyalty, vigilance, and unity will be crucial in preserving Bharat’s sovereignty and cultural heritage in the face of persistent external subversion.

Source: Documentation by TDTY – https://d3ksk6inf0f90y-medias.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/focus/indian-informants-working-for-pakistan.pdf