A lawyer from Nuh, Haryana, has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and facilitating terror funding. Investigators revealed that the accused, identified as Rizwan, made five trips to Punjab over three months to move approximately Rs 45 lakh through illicit hawala channels. This complex financial network appears to be linked to terror operations within Punjab, with handlers suspected in cities like Pathankot.
The investigation, spearheaded by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Nuh police, has already led to multiple arrests across Punjab. Rizwan’s associate, Ajay Arora from Jalandhar, was apprehended for channeling funds to Rizwan. Following Arora’s arrest, three more individuals—Sandeep Singh, Amandeep, and Jaskaran—were detained in Amritsar and are currently in police remand for eight days. Authorities believe further arrests are imminent as the probe into the money trail and operational nexus expands.
Rizwan’s bank account with Punjab National Bank in Tauru is also under scrutiny. While bank officials confirmed his account, they are cooperating with the police under specific instructions. The SIT is meticulously examining bank statements, transaction records, mobile location data, and the daily activities of all suspects to unravel the full extent of the espionage and terror financing operation. The national security implications of this case are significant, prompting an in-depth and thorough investigation into all connected elements and potential accomplices.
