Top Stories5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China’ s Sichuan province Vamsikrishna3 hours ago01 mins mins 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China' s Sichuan province Source link Post navigation Previous: The couple was allegedly working for ISI through social media since 2024 (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested a city-based couple who allegedly worked for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) through social media since 2024, officials said on Friday.The accused have been identified as Md Sahil and his wife, Sameera.According to Delhi Police’s Special Cell, which investigated the case and made the arrests, the accused couple provided logistical support to Pakistan-based handlers and procured Indian SIM cards, which were sent to Pakistan via Dubai for use by Pakistani intelligence operatives.The couple allegedly sent eight Indian SIM cards to Pakistan during 2024 and 2025 and received around Rs 30,000 in return.The probe began after the Special Cell received information about an ISI-backed Pakistani intelligence operatives network operating in the Delhi-NCR region. The network recruited locals to procure SIM cards, which were sent to Pakistan through Dubai. WhatsApp accounts were then activated using the Indian numbers and used by Pakistani operatives to enter Indian WhatsApp groups and gather sensitive information, police said.The investigation led to Sahil’s arrest. Forensic analysis of his phone revealed conversations with Pakistani agents. During interrogation, Sahil told investigators that he was introduced to a Pakistani agent on Instagram in 2024 through Sameera, whom he later married. The agent subsequently connected the couple with a Pakistani intelligence operative, who recruited them in exchange for financial incentives.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSahil was also tasked with recruiting people to conduct reconnaissance of cantonment areas and obtain details about Army personnel facing court-martial proceedings, according to the Special Cell.Sameera was later arrested for her role in providing Indian SIM cards to Pakistani entities. Forensic examination of both accused’s phones revealed WhatsApp conversations with their Pakistani handlers.Two mobile phones used in the operation were recovered. Investigators are now examining the network’s structure, modus operandi and links with local operatives and sleeper cells.(With ANI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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