Rajasthan Intelligence has apprehended Mangat Singh, a 32-year-old resident of Alwar, on charges of spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Singh, from Govindgarh, was allegedly lured into espionage by a Pakistani female handler known as ‘Isha Sharma’ through a honey trap. The arrest was made under the Official Secrets Act following a thorough investigation by the CID Intelligence unit.
Authorities became aware of Singh’s suspicious activities during surveillance of Alwar’s sensitive cantonment area. Investigations revealed consistent communication between Singh and ISI operatives via social media over the past two years. He reportedly received financial incentives from his handler in exchange for sensitive national security information.
This arrest is a significant development in ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a state-wide initiative by Rajasthan Intelligence to combat espionage in strategic locations like Alwar, which holds geopolitical importance due to its proximity to the National Capital Region. The case was registered at the Special Police Station in Jaipur, highlighting ongoing efforts to safeguard national interests.
This incident follows similar arrests in Rajasthan, including Mahendra Prasad in Jaisalmer for leaking defense information and Hanif Khan for passing on army secrets to the ISI. The Rajasthan Police remain vigilant against such espionage threats.