ARUNACHAL DEC 11: The Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested two individuals from Jammu & Kashmir for allegedly collecting and transmitting sensitive security-related information to Pakistan-based handlers through encrypted Telegram channels.
Police received credible input on November 20 regarding a suspicious person, Nazir Ahmad Malik (40), residing in the Chimpu area of Itanagar. A police team intercepted him the next day and, during interrogation, Malik reportedly admitted to sharing details linked to army installations and maintaining covert communication with handlers across the border. His mobile device was found connected to a Telegram channel titled “AL AQSA”, suspected to be used for passing classified information.
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Based on Malik’s disclosure, another individual, Sabir Ahmed Mir (45), also from Kupwara district, was detained from Abo-Tani Colony. He too allegedly confessed to being in touch with the same Pakistan-based handler and receiving instructions for unlawful activities.
A case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Official Secrets Act, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the IT Act has been registered at PS Chimpu. Both accused have been arrested.
